Did APC Chairman, Adamu, praise-sing Peter Obi as claimed in this tweet?

The statement attributed to the national chairman in the screenshot reads “I visited Peter Obi when he was Anambra State Governor and he means well for Nigeria, so I have no reason whatsoever to underestimate his ability to lead his people to victory.”

THE FINDINGS

A keyword search led to reports by the Daily Post, Legit, and top Naija with this claim, quoting the same interview by Arise News. 

We visited Arise News YouTube page looking to find a recent interview with the chairman of the APC. We found a 59-minute interview on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

The video titled “I am not aware the APC lost in Osun” addressed issues on the outcome of the Osun election and its influence on the 2023 general election. 

At about 31 minutes into the interview, the chairman was asked if he saw the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and LP as a threat. In his response, he said he does not underestimate the ability of both parties or their candidates to lead their people to victory. 

“Peter Obi, I knew him when he was governor of Anambra State. I visited him when I was governor, and these are people that mean well as far as I am concerned. From their outburst, they mean well. 

“They are well grounded, I don’t have doubts on that so I have no reason whatsoever to underestimate their ability to lead their people, to lead their party to victory but I am telling you that we are better organized…” Mr. Adamu said. 

Our findings show that the APC chairman said he does not doubt the ability of Peter Obi or any opposition party to lead his people to victory. He made this statement during an appearance on Arise News TV.