Hot kitchens are not for him – Dino Melaye slams Obi for abandoning ADC

By Ayorinde Oluokun

Former senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye has slammed the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi for abandoning the African Democratic Congress, ADC for the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.

Melaye, in a post on his social media handle queried how Peter Obi who had repeatedly asserted his determination to contest the presidency in 2027 intended to handle Nigeria’s problems if he cannot handle the ‘tough situation’ he was confronted with in the ADC.

The flamboyant ex-Senator also alleged that Peter Obi ran away from the ADC because he has never been part of any primary election.

It was believed that Obi left the ADC because of the fears that he may not be able to get the presidential ticket of the party.

Some analysts had predicted that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is likely to get the ticket of the party.

Making allusions to this, Malaye claimed that Obi had got free tickets in all the political positions he has contested for in the past.

The former Senator also alleged that the NDC is an agency of the ruling APC.

Melaye, in the post said “Peter Obi excused himself from tough situation. If he cannot face party tribulations and crisis, how does he intend to handle Nigeria,? Because Nigeria wahala pass ADC problems oooo. He can only operate in an air-conditioned kitchen.

“Hot kitchens are not for him. He has never gone through primary, APGA gave him free Governorship ticket, Atiku gave him free VP ticket, Labour gave free Presidential ticket.

“He cannot be part of Primary election, reason why he left PDP, reason why he left ADC for another free ticket in NDC.

“NDC is an agency of APC.”

Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Obi defected to the NDC after few hours after dumping the ADC last Sunday.

Obi and Kwankwaso who are being speculated to run together for the presidency in 2027 were received at the national Secretariat of the party in Abuja by NDC National Leader, Sen. Seriake Dickson..

While speaking at the event, Obi declared that the country’s political space had been affected by internal crises and litigations, forcing many politicians to seek alternative platforms.

Obi called on stakeholders to end political infighting and refocus on national development.

“Nigeria is going through difficult times. We cannot afford to keep fighting ourselves. Our priority must be the Nigerian people,” he said.

He further emphasised the need for a country where citizens feel secure, children have access to education and families are free from poverty and hunger.

“We must redirect our energy to nation-building and confront poverty, insecurity and economic hardship. This journey must succeed,” he said.