The presidency has cautioned Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, over his recent comment declaring that democracy in Nigeria has failed.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, criticised Obi’s comment on democracy, describing it as exaggerated and lacking logical basis.
Mr Obi, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor, had accused Mr Tinubu’s government of political brigandage and corruption, claiming that democracy has collapsed in Nigeria.
The presidency took an exception to his claim.
“I will urge him to watch what he says and restrain himself from playing to the gallery,” the presidential aide warned. “His hyperbolic remarks, suited for headlines, have been made without deep reflection and lack a solid logical foundation.”
He berated Mr Obi as a “discontented and disgruntled” politician.