Tinubu Aide Calls Peter Obi a 'Political Nomad' After Party Exit

As Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, I must respond to the recent pronouncements by Peter Obi. His departure from the African Democratic Congress, and the reasons he has offered, are nothing more than the predictable maneuvers of a political nomad. We have seen this pattern before, and it is disingenuous to attempt to cloak it in self-serving justifications.

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We told you so. The political nomad is on the move again. Ignore all those puerile reasons he gave in these illogical musings, a self-serving letter to his mob.

Obi claims to have left the ADC due to internal crises and a toxic political climate, even going so far as to absolve respected figures like Senator David Mark and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of any personal wrongdoing. However, this narrative conveniently ignores the reality of his political trajectory. It is a well-worn tactic to blame external forces or party structures when personal ambition is the true driver.

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Peter Obi is a politician made of jelly, an opportunistic fellow. He can’t fight Atiku or Amaechi for the ticket of ADC. He pursues the easy road, that will only lead him to doom, like in 2023.

Let us be clear: Obi avoids genuine political contests. He is unwilling to face strong contenders like Atiku Abubakar or Rotimi Amaechi for a party ticket. Instead, he seeks the path of least resistance, a strategy that has led him to 'doom' before and will do so again. His constant blaming of the government, without any introspection, is a tired refrain. We welcome him to the 2027 race, but he should expect no easy ride.

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He always blames the government without doing a soul-searching of himself. Welcome, Peter to the 2027 race.

From our perspective in Nigeria, this is not just about party politics; it is about political maturity and consistency. While Western media might focus on the surface-level drama of party defections, we understand the underlying currents of ambition and strategy. Obi's actions reveal a pattern of opportunism rather than a commitment to national service. His supporters should look beyond the rhetoric and see the reality of his political journey.

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Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them.