Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken another swipe at the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, saying that importing cheap South African wines does not make anyone an economics expert.
Shettima made the remark on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Ondo State, where he questioned Obi’s economic credentials and performance as governor of Anambra State.
“The ability to import cheap South African wines doesn’t make one a guru in economics,” Shettima said.
He argued that Obi had been presenting himself as an economics expert during his nationwide engagements, insisting that his record in office did not support such claims.
He also described Obi’s eight-year tenure as governor of Anambra State as mediocre.
“Peter Obi’s performance as governor of Anambra State was at best mediocre,” Shettima added.
Shettima further mocked Obi for referring to Lagos as his home, arguing that his decision to settle in the state after leaving office in Anambra showed that he was enjoying the quality of leadership provided by President Bola Tinubu.
He credited Tinubu with transforming Lagos into Nigeria and Africa’s economic capital through improved infrastructure, increased revenue and massive investments.
The Vice President urged Nigerians to assess presidential candidates based on their records in public office rather than their speeches on television and social media.
