The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, has accused former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi of introducing what he described as a dangerous element into Nigeria’s political space.
Bwala made the claim during an interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, where he addressed his frequent criticism of Obi and his supporters.
The presidential aide alleged that Obi was building a political movement that could encourage extremism, drawing a comparison between the activities of some of his supporters and criminal groups.
“He said, “Peter Obi introduced into our politics a very dangerous phenomenon. He is building a movement that will be no far different from bandits.”
Clarifying his remarks, Bwala said his comments were directed at what he described as political extremism among some members of the Obidient movement. He referenced an incident involving a supporter who faced criticism online after meeting Seyi Tinubu, the President’s son.
“They are political extremists. These people wanted to eat him alive. When he called their bluff, Peter Obi flew from Lagos and went and met him. Do you know these people were online abusing him? But when Peter Obi went to meet him, he said it is the opposition abusing him.”
Bwala dismissed suggestions that he was overly focused on Obi, arguing that his responses were usually prompted by comments from Obi’s supporters and requests from media organisations for his reaction.
He maintained that Obi does not pose a serious political challenge to President Tinubu, describing him as an insignificant contender compared with the President.
“Every time, his people are the first to talk, the media houses will ask us to react. But the narrative peddled by the media is as if we wake up from sleep and we are looking for Peter Obi.
“Obi is inconsequential… Peter Obi is not a match to Asiwaju. All the governors that have governed in Lagos have all done better than Peter Obi. So, Peter Obi is not a match.”
The presidential aide also accused Obi of refusing to take responsibility for the actions and statements of some of his supporters.
“He has never accepted the responsibility of the conduct of his people. He has always said it is the opposition.”
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