Presidency labels Obi's 2023 win claim hallucination, urges vote respect

The Presidency, through Special Adviser Sunday Dare, accused Peter Obi of hallucinating over his claim that he won the 2023 presidential election, describing him as living in a political fantasy land driven by excessive ambition and political arrogance. Dare stated that insisting on victory after the Supreme Court’s final judgment is 'nothing but clear hallucination' and questioned who gave Obi the authority to decide election outcomes, stressing that only Nigerian voters hold that power.

This exchange underscores the lingering political tension after the 2023 election, with the Presidency rejecting any notion that Obi could unilaterally determine the result and framing the dispute as a challenge to the constitutional role of the electorate.

It also highlights the NDC’s continued contention over the Supreme Court’s verdict, which upheld Bola Tinubu’s victory.

The Presidency affirmed that Nigerians will again decide the next presidential election through their votes. No specific sanctions or timelines were mentioned.

Given the ongoing debate, readers might consider how acceptance of judicial rulings influences political stability and what role opposition claims play in democratic processes. Will you view such postelection claims as legitimate political discourse or as undermining institutional authority?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/10/peter-obi-hallucinating-over-2023-election-victory-claim-presidency/