The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has rated himself above President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Obi made the declaration on Saturday during a town hall meeting in Owerri, Imo State, as part of his ongoing engagement with Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He stated that he stands taller than the two political heavyweights in terms of competence, character, capacity and compassion to lead Nigeria.

According to the former Anambra State governor, his track record in office, his prudent management of resources and his performance in the 2023 presidential election where he defeated Tinubu in Lagos, prove that he is better positioned to rescue Nigeria in 2027.

He insisted that Tinubu has failed to deliver on his Renewed Hope agenda, while Atiku represents the old order that Nigerians have rejected.

“I’m better than Tinubu, Atiku. I have a better track record. I managed Anambra well without borrowing. I left billions in the coffers. Nigerians know who can manage this country,” he added.

Obi’s bold statement is already generating heated reactions on social media.

While supporters of President Tinubu and Atiku have knocked him for bragging and being desperate for power, his loyal supporters, the Obidients, have hailed him as the only credible and competent candidate to take Nigeria out of its current woes in 2027.