Politics
Despite Pretence, Obidients, Critics, Drag Politics Into AFCON Celebrations (Video)
By Gideon Ayeni
Following Nigeria’s emphatic defeat of Angola in the AFCON quarter-final match, Nigerians are in a postscript digesting the impact and presence of two of the nation’s most prominent citizens at the stadium, Peter Obi and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The camera captured a jubilant Peter Obi donning the Super Eagles Jersey with the inscription “Authentic” at the back. The unexpected sight of the political figure cheering for the national team quickly spread across social media, sparking excitement even beyond his normally festive supporters christened as Obidients.
Pictures of Peter Obi in the vibrant green jersey flooded timelines, showcasing a moment of unity and patriotism.
Meanwhile, the presence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the AFCON quarter final match went unnoticed perhaps overshadowed by the enthusiastic attention on Peter Obi.
A Twitter user humorously pointed out the irony, stating, “A whole Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio was in Ivory Coast to see the Nigeria VS Angola game, But nobody noticed him 😭😭😭😩😂😭.”
The tweet continued to highlight the dominance of Peter Obi in stealing the spotlight, emphasizing that “Peter Obi took all the ATTENTION, you can’t buy this LOVE 😭😩😂😂 if not for the camera that captured him, we wouldn’t have noticed him😭.”
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As Nigerians celebrate the Super Eagles’ victory securing a spot in the AFCON 2023 semifinals, Peter Obi’s unexpected appearance in the football arena has become a talking point, transcending political lines and fostering a sense of camaraderie among citizens. The images of prominent political figures like Peter Obi and Godswill Akpabio passionately supporting the national team in the AFCON match serve as a reminder of the unifying power of sports in the hearts of the people.
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