Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani has reacted to the attendance of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the inauguration of the campaign office of his Allied Peoples Movement counterpart, Seyi Makinde.
Likening the political gesture to commercial brand conflict, Sani criticized the cross-party appearance in a public statement posted on his social media account on Tuesday.
“Peter is selling Pepsi and he is doing promo for Coke,” Sani wrote.
Peter is selling Pepsi and he is doing promo for Coke.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) September 8, 2026
The comment comes after Obi’s appearance in Abuja on Monday for the official opening of Makinde’s presidential campaign headquarters. The event drew several prominent political figures, including the National Leader of the APM and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
Addressing attendees, Mohammed cautioned political observers against underestimating the APM or its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi’s presence at the APM event has sparked widespread political commentary given his status as the flag-bearer for the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
