Bayo Onanuga Criticises Peter Obi in a fierce attack over party defections after Obi defended his political moves on national television
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing him as “opportunistic and inconsistent” in reaction to Obi’s recent comments on party defections.
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Onanuga’s remarks followed Obi’s, where the former Anambra State governor suggested he could leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if internal party processes were compromised.
Reacting on his official X account, Onanuga criticised Obi’s political trajectory, referencing his past movements across multiple political parties and questioning his consistency in party affiliation.
He described Obi as “the peripatetic, opportunistic and inconsistent politician ever to operate in Nigeria,” while pointing to his exits from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party and now potential movement within the ADC.
In the interview that sparked the reaction, Peter Obi defended his political history, insisting that his decisions to leave previous parties were guided by principle rather than opportunism.
Obi stated that he remained committed to reform-oriented politics, adding that he was willing to change platforms repeatedly if necessary to uphold integrity in political processes.
He also alleged that his exit from the Labour Party was influenced by internal sabotage, claiming that certain individuals attempted to destabilise the party during his tenure.
Obi further noted that he currently shares the ADC platform with former political associates from previous parties, stressing that what matters to him is present conduct rather than past affiliations.
He maintained that he would continue to speak out if internal party processes were compromised, insisting that political change cannot be achieved using what he described as outdated or flawed systems.
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The exchange adds to growing political tensions between key figures ahead of the 2027 election cycle, as parties continue to position themselves for shifting alliances and internal restructuring.
