As the 2027 general elections inch closer, the Presidency has warned Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, Mr Peter Obi, against what it described as unfairly targeting President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obi’s new political container.
This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga described Obi’s attacks as “baseless,” maintaining that the ADC turmoil is entirely self-inflicted.
Presidency’s Version Of Genesis Of ADC Crisis
“After using the Labour Party to contest the highest office in the country, Obi abandoned it in a classic case of use-and-dump, failing to demonstrate leadership in resolving the party’s crisis.
“Instead, he turned to the Obidient movement, more active online than on the ground, without transforming it into a political structure of his own,” Onanuga said.
“Knowing he needs a party structure to pursue his presidential ambitions, Obi moved to the hijacked ADC, an SPV bought by Atiku Abubakar from Ralph Nwosu.
“No due diligence appears to have been conducted by the new owners, resulting in the current turmoil.
“What connection does President Tinubu have with all this? Absolutely none.
‘Resolve Your Internal Issues Before Running For Office’
“Obi and his team must resolve their internal party issues before contesting for the 2027 presidential ticket.
“Blackmailing the President over a situation he has no hand in is sheer baloney and an unfair attempt to besmirch his democratic credentials.
“The fact that Obi came third in 2023 does not guarantee him similar results in 2027.
“President Tinubu, as the incumbent, has achievements to showcase, yet Obi has been blind to acknowledge them. Let him first become a legitimate candidate before casting aspersions,” the Presidency stated.
*PHOTO CAPTION: Tinubu (l) and Obi.
