The Presidency on Monday reacted to remarks made by the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his appearance on Arise TV.
In a post on his X handle, Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, stated that Mr Obi only a superficial grasp of economics and governance.
Mr Bwala expressed astonishment that Obi would align himself with Mr Tinubu’s economic decisions—particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the merger of exchange rates.
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He argued that this revealed the true intent of the former Anambra governor and other opposition leaders: a desire for power, rather than a commitment to alternative policies.
His statement read, “Is anybody watching Peter Obi on Arise TV? He agreed with our policy of removal of subsidy and unifications of the foreign exchange; he claimed he would have done it better than us in an “organized manner”
“He was asked what is the “organized manner” He played with words yet to arrive at agreeing with us. Anybody with a rational mind knows these guys are just looking to grab power; but they don’t have any alternative agenda.
“Remember this is even an interview anchored by a member of his Obidient movement ohhh that’s why you don’t hear “I put it to you” no barking like a Rottweiler; Yet ‘if it didn’t Dey it didn’t Dey’.”
The New Daily Prime reported that Mr Obi during the interview reiterated his opposition to any form of illegality or violence linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or similar groups.
He maintained that engagement through dialogue remains the most effective path to lasting peace.
