“Cheap South African Wines Don’t Make You an Economic Guru” – Shettima Fires at Peter Obi

According to a report by Daily Post on Wednesday November 11, 2026, Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised Peter Obi over his economic credentials, dismissing the former Anambra State governor’s reputation as an economic expert and questioning his record in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Ondo State, where he challenged Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to demonstrate the achievements behind his economic claims.

The Vice President argued that Obi’s business background and involvement in importing South African wine did not automatically qualify him as an authority on economic matters.

“The ability to import cheap South African wines doesn’t make one a guru in economics,” Shettima said.

He also described Obi’s eight-year tenure as governor of Anambra State as unimpressive, insisting that Nigerians should look beyond political speeches and statistics when assessing candidates.

“Peter Obi’s performance as governor of Anambra State was at best mediocre,” he added.

Shettima further took aim at Obi’s decision to make Lagos his home after leaving office in Anambra, suggesting that the move reflected his appreciation of the standard of leadership established in the state under President Bola Tinubu.

According to the Vice President, Tinubu transformed Lagos from a struggling state into Nigeria’s economic capital and one of Africa’s leading economic centres through improved infrastructure, stronger revenue generation and significant investments.

He argued that Lagos’s development under Tinubu should be considered when evaluating the President’s leadership record.

Shettima urged Nigerians to assess presidential contenders based on their performance in public office rather than promises, television appearances and social media statements.

His remarks form part of the APC’s efforts to defend Tinubu’s record while challenging Obi’s economic credentials ahead of the 2027 general election.

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