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Tinubu accuses Obi of fleeing Anambra erosion during Uyo rally

Updated 11:00 WAT, · first published 6 Nov 2026, 16:41 WAT · 10 outlets reporting

Bola Tinubu
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attacked Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi during an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. According to Daily Post, Tinubu said Obi ran away from erosion in Anambra State while he, Tinubu, had tamed the Atlantic Ocean. Punch reported that Tinubu also questioned Obi's ability to manage internal party affairs. P.M. News quoted Tinubu saying, "He ran away from erosion. In Anambra State, he could not confront erosion."

What we know

  • Tinubu spoke at an APC rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
  • Tinubu accused Obi of failing to tackle erosion in Anambra State.
  • Tinubu claimed he confronted the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Tinubu questioned Obi's ability to manage his political party.
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Sources

  1. 2027: You ran away from erosion, I tamed Atlantic Ocean - Tinubu blasts Peter Obi – Daily Post,
  2. ‘You Couldn’t Confront Erosion, I Tamed Atlantic Ocean For You’ – Tinubu Blasts Peter Obi – Naija News,
  3. I confronted Atlantic Ocean, Obi fled Anambra erosion – Tinubu – Punch,
  4. VIDEO: ‘He Couldn’t Confront Erosion In Anambra, I Confronted Atlantic Ocean,’ Tinubu Tackles Obi – Channels TV,
  5. 2027: Tinubu fires shots at Obi, Atiku, challenges their leadership records – P.M. News,
  6. ‘He couldn’t confront erosion in Anambra, He ran away. I confronted the Atlantic Ocean’ - Tinubu tackles Obi – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
  7. Tinubu to Obi: I tamed the Atlantic Ocean but you ran from erosion – Daily Trust,
  8. 2027: ‘He ran away from erosion’ – Tinubu takes swipe at Obi – The Sun,
  9. 2027: I confronted Atlantic Ocean, Obi fled Anambra erosion, he lacks leadership traits — Tinubu – The Eagle Online,
  10. I Tamed the Atlantic Ocean, You Ran From Anambra Erosion – Tinubu Taunts Peter Obi – Nigerian Eye,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
  • – Story published - 9 outlets

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