The Digest:
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has described Peter Obi's exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as "another example of political opportunism" ahead of the 2027 elections. In a reaction posted on his X handle on Sunday, Onanuga said, "We told you so. The political nomad is on the move again." He called Obi "a politician made of jelly, an opportunistic fellow" who "pursues the easy road that will only lead him to doom, like in 2023." Obi had announced his resignation from ADC earlier on Sunday, citing internal crises and a hostile political environment.
Key Points:
- The presidency directly attacks Obi's character following his ADC departure.
- Onanuga suggests Obi cannot compete with Atiku or Amaechi for the ADC ticket.
- The spokesperson dismisses Obi's stated reasons for leaving as "puerile" and "illogical."
- Obi is accused of blaming the government without self-reflection.
- The attack signals that the ruling party views Obi as a serious 2027 threat.
Sources: X
