Man Says Peter Obi Is His Only Choice, Claims His 5-Year-Old Daughter Could Govern Nigeria Better Than Tinubu

A Nigerian man has sparked political debate online after expressing strong support for Peter Obi while criticising President Bola Tinubu. In a statement shared online on September 19, 2026, the unidentified man said he saw no alternative to Obi, adding that even his five-year-old daughter could govern Nigeria better than Tinubu. “If it’s not Peter Obi, there is nobody like Tinubu. Even my 5-year-old daughter can rule Nigeria better than Tinubu.” According to GistReel, the comment was made in the context of the man’s preference for Obi and his criticism of Tinubu’s leadership. However, the report did not provide specific policies, performance indicators or other evidence from the speaker to support his comparison. The statement has added to the ongoing online debate surrounding Nigeria’s political leadership and the 2027 election cycle, with citizens expressing differing views about Tinubu, Obi and other potential political choices. The man's identity was not disclosed in the report, and his statement represents his personal political opinion rather than an independently established assessment of either politician's capacity to govern. Source: GistReel original report