JUST IN: 'North Will Not Support Peter Obi' — Sheriff Sparks Fresh Political War Over IPOB, Anambra Past

A fresh political battle has started today following a shocking statement by the former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, who has declared that Northerners will not support the Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, in any future election. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, July 6, 2026, Sheriff claimed that Peter Obi’s past record as governor of Anambra State, where he allegedly targeted Northerners, has already ruined his chances in the region. This statement has triggered hot reactions from political groups who see this as a direct attempt to divide the country along ethnic lines ahead of future political calculations.

Sheriff did not stop there; he also accused Peter Obi of keeping quiet and refusing to condemn the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra. He claimed that Obi's silence is a sign of support for the group, which disqualified him from criticizing the security performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. "We cannot have a leader who plays politics with national security," Sheriff said during the television program, insisting that the North is watching closely and will not forget how its people were allegedly treated in Anambra State under Obi’s watch.

However, this heavy allegation has not gone down well with many political watchers and loyalists of the Obi-dient movement. Critics have quickly responded by digging up Sheriff's own political history, especially the long-standing, though unproven, allegations linking him to the emergence of Boko Haram in Borno State during his time as governor. "Before Sheriff points one finger at Obi, he should remember that four of his own fingers are pointing back at him regarding the security mess in the Northeast," a political analyst stated on X social media. Obi’s defenders also clarified that the former LP presidential candidate has always stood for peace, pointing out several times when he openly condemned the killings and sit-at-home orders in the Southeast while calling for the federal government to use dialogue rather than force. As this hot argument continues to trend online, it is clear that the battle for the political soul of the North is going to be a major factor as politicians begin to align for the next general elections.