Tinubu’s aide Bayo Onanuga dismisses Obi’s reasons as “illogical,” accuses him of dodging political battles ahead of 2027

The Nigerian Presidency has launched a blistering attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi following his decision to exit the African Democratic Congress (ADC), branding him a “political nomad” and questioning his consistency.

Reacting via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, ridiculed Obi’s explanation for leaving the party, describing it as “puerile” and lacking logic. He further characterised Obi’s statement as a “self-serving letter,” dismissing the concerns raised as unconvincing.

“We told you so. The political nomad is on the move again,” Onanuga wrote, suggesting that Obi’s latest move reinforces a pattern of shifting political alliances.

The presidential spokesman went further, alleging that Obi avoids tough political contests, claiming he lacks the resolve to compete against heavyweight contenders within the ADC. According to him, Obi’s strategy is to “pursue the easy path,” which he argued could ultimately lead to another electoral loss in the 2027 presidential race.

Onanuga also criticised Obi for what he described as a tendency to blame the government for national challenges without engaging in self-reflection, even as he welcomed him back into the political arena ahead of the next election cycle.

Earlier, Obi had announced his resignation from the ADC, citing deepening internal divisions, external interference, and a toxic political climate within the party. He noted that the issues mirrored the internal crises that led to his earlier departure from the Labour Party.

Despite the criticism trailing his move, Obi maintained that his political decisions are guided by a commitment to national development rather than personal ambition. He stressed that he is “not desperate to be President,” but remains determined to see a better Nigeria.