A spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign organization, Daniel Bwala has downplayed the chances of the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi at the 2023 elections.
According to him, Peter Obi does not have the needed popularity among Nigerians particularly in the north to win the 2023 presidential election.
Bwala stated categorically that the former Anambra State Governor would not win a single northern state in the forthcoming election.
Though the PDP campaign spokesperson acknowledged that the LP candidate is among the popular options going into the February 25 presidential elections, Bwala said Obi has failed to develop his political base in the northern region. 
This according to him, would make Obi lose the presidential race as he doesn’t stand a chance in the north.
Bwala made the submission during an interview with the Punch where he was asked about Obi’s growing popularity and his acceptance in the north.
He said: “It is true that Peter Obi is getting a lot of mention and is popular going into the elections. He is considered the third force in the sense that his influence is growing, especially in certain locations.
“But the truth is, Peter Obi as a person has not made a concerted and conscious effort to develop his political base in Northern Nigeria. He is playing catch-up at this late hour, and there are some steps he has taken that I do not believe will earn him many votes in the North.
“I recently said that Peter Obi is not going to get a single state in Northern Nigeria. It is not possible for you to win if you don’t get a single state in northern Nigeria because the north consists of three geopolitical zones. You cannot be the president of Nigeria without winning at least one or two zones in northern Nigeria. Peter Obi does not stand a chance.”
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