{"id":8338,"date":"2025-08-18T19:06:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T19:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=8338"},"modified":"2025-08-18T19:47:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T19:47:15","slug":"chekwas-okorie-warns-soludo-peter-obi-is-now-a-national-figure-not-a-local-politician-like-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/08\/18\/chekwas-okorie-warns-soludo-peter-obi-is-now-a-national-figure-not-a-local-politician-like-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Chekwas Okorie Warns Soludo: Peter Obi Is Now a National Figure, Not a Local Politician like you."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent interview, Chief Chekwas Okorie, the founding chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), delivered a pointed message to Governor Charles Soludo. Okorie argued that Peter Obi, the former Anambra State governor and prominent national political figure, should be treated as a national player rather than a local political target.<\/p>\n<p>Key takeaways from the interview:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Okorie emphasized that Peter Obi\u2019s influence extends beyond Anambra and even beyond local politics. He described Obi as a national figure and a major force in Nigerian politics.<\/li>\n<li>He warned Soludo against launching attacks on Obi, suggesting that such moves would be counterproductive and could damage Soludo\u2019s own political prospects.<\/li>\n<li>Okorie drew a parallel, noting that attacking Obi is akin to taking on figures who have earned widespread admiration and staying power in the public consciousness, like Nnamdi Kanu or the late Odumegwu Ojukwu.<\/li>\n<li>The founding APGA chairman urged Soludo to focus on governing and delivering for his administration. He cautioned that opposition attacks on Obi would not translate into more votes for Soludo; rather, they could undermine Soludo\u2019s standing in the upcoming Anambra governorship election.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Obi\u2019s national profile continues to rise, reinforcing his influence beyond the Southeast and challenging state-level narratives. Okorie\u2019s comments reflect a broader sentiment among some political observers that Obi\u2019s stature cannot be easily dismissed or undermined by routine partisan squabbles.<\/li>\n<li>For Soludo, the message is clear: prioritize policy outcomes and governance over public spats with Obi, as such feuds may alienate voters who are seeking tangible progress in Anambra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Political watchers may see this as a reminder of Obi\u2019s enduring relevance in national politics and a challenge to Soludo to articulate concrete achievements in the remaining period of his tenure.<\/li>\n<li>As the Anambra governorship race approaches, stakeholders will be listening for how candidates recalibrate their strategies in response to Obi\u2019s ongoing influence and Okorie\u2019s public admonition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This statements from Chief Chekwas Okorie, highlighting ongoing dynamics within Nigeria\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent interview, Chief Chekwas Okorie, the founding chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), delivered a pointed message to Governor Charles Soludo. 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