According to the report by Daily Post on Monday 6 July, 2026, Modu Sheriff, former Governor of Borno State, has alleged that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is pursuing an agenda aimed at dividing Nigeria. Sheriff made the allegation while speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a programme aired by Channels Television on Monday.
During the interview, the former governor addressed recent political developments and responded to comments made by Peter Obi concerning the state of the nation. Sheriff specifically took issue with Obi’s position on the country’s current security and economic challenges, expressing strong reservations about the opposition figure’s political stance.
The remarks came after Peter Obi called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing the prevailing security and economic difficulties confronting Nigeria. Obi’s comments have generated discussions in the political space, with various stakeholders responding to his position on the administration’s handling of national affairs.
Reacting to the call for the President’s resignation, Sheriff questioned Obi’s commitment to Nigeria’s unity. He maintained that anyone seeking the country’s highest political office must demonstrate unwavering support for the unity and territorial integrity of Nigeria..Click to Complete>>>