2019: Nigerians React As Peter Obi Named Atiku’s Running Mate

The naming of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as vice presidential running mate of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is beginning to draw reactions on micro-blogging site, Twitter.

Nigerians have taken to the social media platform to express mixed reactions to the news that broke on Thursday evening.

Atiku, it was learnt, settled for Mr Obi as his running mate at a meeting between himself, the former governor, and some bigwigs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja.

Meanwhile, here are some reactions to the development:

Nothing anybody can say about Peter Obi that will shake most people. If you say he beat your family members with bulala and koboko in the market square I am here to tell you it’s because they were wasting public funds.

— Abike (@Jollz) October 12, 2018

Come post 29 May 2019, you find Peter Obi on economy class or by the luggage belt dragging space with you, don't be surprised. Naim way

— The Great Oracle (@AbdulMahmud01) October 12, 2018

Peter Obi is one of the best Governors in Nigeria ever. Listen to him narrating his antecedents. He will make a wonderful Vice President. pic.twitter.com/hea6NZCgfg

— World Publicist (@IsimaOdeh) October 12, 2018

If Atiku has truly picked Peter Obi, then Buhari should start dualizing the road to Daura…

— Son of The Most High (@olufemisp) October 12, 2018

Watch as children of this world will go and start digging nonsense now.

“Oh Peter Obi had 3 girlfriends while he was at Uni.”

“Peter Obi stole 23 HB pencils in 1974.”

“Peter Obi did this and that.”

— Dr. Dípò (@OgbeniDipo) October 12, 2018

It would be very very nice for Osinbajo and Peter Obi to go head to head in a debate. Father Lord, it would be a cracker. Brain vs brain. Lord please let this happen.

Buhari and Atikulate must debate too ?

— Dr. Dípò (@OgbeniDipo) October 12, 2018

Looks like Peter Obi will be the VP. That will be a solid solid solid solid pick. It’s only been 5 days but, so far, Atiku hasn’t put a foot wrong yet

— tyro (@DoubleEph) October 12, 2018

Peter Obi was a fantastic pick by Atiku. At least, he is as cerebral as VP Osinbajo.

— Dr. Dípò (@OgbeniDipo) October 12, 2018

I’ll come back and do this thread later – I’m too excited to do any calm analysis rn:

PETER OBI IS THE NEXT VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!!!

To be elected on February 16th 2019 on the platform of the PDP.

And to serve alongside PRESIDENT ATIKU ABUBAKAR!!! https://t.co/s39sGntSjC

— Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) October 12, 2018

Thank you HE Atiku Abubakar for picking Peter Obi as your running mate.
Nobody can call Peter Obi corrupt; he will tell you you’re wasteful and you can’t respond.
Let’s win this once and for all.
Peter Obi has more integrity than everyone in this Admin. Verifiable integrity.

— Somto Onuchukwu (@chosensomto) October 12, 2018

Peter Obi for VP. My body is doing me somehow. So much joy in my spinal cord ???

— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) October 12, 2018

Great choice. Peter Obi is a complete nwa afor.

— Dr Chima Matthew Amadi (@AMADICHIMA) October 12, 2018

Atiku has proven himself as a businessman who believes in a thriving free market, who has employed thousands and has faith in young people.

Peter Obi left an impeccable record as Governor, with a legacy of excellence.

Nigeria needs to work again. Here's a rescue team! pic.twitter.com/nd41qQOSKl

— Umbrella Force (@UmbrellaForceNG) October 12, 2018

With Peter Obi as VP, we are sure of an administration with both President and Vice on the same page. It will be a deviation from what we have now. Everyone can see that Buhari and Osinbajo are parallel lines going in opposite directions on certain vital issues like restructuring

— Faisal (@JajaPhD) October 12, 2018

If Atiku picks Peter Obi as VP, the catholic bishops of Nigeria will subtly campaign for him. Peter Obi is a die hard catholic and we are legion.

— Ezinne (@zynnnie) October 11, 2018

Peter OBI that took meat from his wife's pot in 2006 without her permission…
Is it that one you want to vote for in 2019!!!
Kwarupsun!!!!!???? pic.twitter.com/exHEIkSVsX

— Sweet Boy (@_Dr90210) October 12, 2018

PYO: I have checked Peter Obi's file, there's no corruption issues, and he can enter US.
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Buhari: Tell Nigerians he is the same Peter that betrayed Jesus 3 times.
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— The Kingmaker? (@SmithVinci) October 12, 2018

Peter Obi was disliked by civil servants and political contractors during his tenure but the turnaround in Anambra state after he was done made the general public love him.

— Nwakibeya (@Dikachim) October 12, 2018

If Atiku picks Peter Obi as VP, the catholic bishops of Nigeria will subtly campaign for him. Peter Obi is a die hard catholic and we are legion.

— Ezinne (@zynnnie) October 11, 2018

Peter Obi was disliked by civil servants and political contractors during his tenure but the turnaround in Anambra state after he was done made the general public love him.

— Nwakibeya (@Dikachim) October 12, 2018

Peter Obi has #Integrity
PMB does Not

Atiku has SSCE
PMB does Not

Atiku is an employer of Labour
Buhari only employed 1 fulani boy to manage his 150 homo-sexual cows!

Peter Obi was 2term governor
Osibanjo was Tinubu's puppet as Former Commissioner!

2019 Is Over for APC.

— B O L A N L E. C ?? (@bolanle_cole) October 12, 2018

"Government house is not a restaurant." – Peter Obi summarising how he made Anambra State one of the most financially secure states in Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/sNXNBvt4OV

— World Publicist (@IsimaOdeh) October 12, 2018

I want to first congratulate every Nigerian then South Easterners for the choice of Peter Obi as running mate of Atiku.

It’s not enough to always shout unity, this is what unity is.

— Adeyanju Deji ?? (@adeyanjudeji) October 12, 2018

Now that Atiku has picked Peter Obi as his running mate, don't be surprised to see stories like "Peter Obi stole a life turkey during his NYSC days" or "Peter Obi has aborted up to 15 pregnancies before the age of 58 and now his womb is damaged"

— President Carter V (@psalmcarter) October 12, 2018

We will soon be told that Peter Obi presided over a failed bank, or that his bank was used to launder money for drug cartels.

— Chxta (@Chxta) October 12, 2018

Peter Obi have stayed relevant in political space for years after his tenure in Anambra. He has been strategically positioning himself as a credible candidate from the SE. Not surprised when Atiku picked him as running mate.

Lesson: Don't be a 4 years politician, stay relevant!

— Opeyemi Babalola (@CACCOT1) October 12, 2018

Peter Obi as Vice to Atiku issa tactical masterclass. One of the best ever governors, Anambra is reaping from the money he saved till date. Man's turned Anambra from Poverty to Riches. This Combo is like Jollof & Dodo ?

— KinG NomSo? (@ani_nomso) October 12, 2018

Peter Obi is the kind of vice president that would run an open door policy, no extravagant lifestyle, a business concious man.
A man who will opt for economy flight over first class.
A man who will improve the educational sector.
He has a track record of competence#BuhariMustGo pic.twitter.com/J16sV8AesI

— Emmanuel Onwuasoeze (@HonEmmanuel7) October 12, 2018

Congratulations to DR PETER OBI on your selection as Vice Presidential candidate to THE WAZIRIN ADAMAWA ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR… Best of luck to both of you… pic.twitter.com/j5N1Ih4CNf

— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) October 12, 2018

Congrats my friend and brother, Mr. Peter Obi on your selection as vice presidential candidate to H.E @atiku. Without doubt, this is a solid team that will lift Nigeria to her rightly place amongst the assembly of nations. #LetsGetNigeriaWorkingAgain pic.twitter.com/Es4zSdH8AA

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) October 12, 2018