The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, poses any political threat to the Tinubu administration, insisting the government is firmly focused on delivering on its mandate.
Speaking on the Mic On Podcast monitored by The News Chronicle, Dare said the administration’s performance, reforms and policy implementation had put it in a strong position ahead of the 2027 general election.
According to him, the government is no longer concerned about Obi’s political influence, arguing that its record in office speaks louder than opposition criticisms.
“This government is not afraid of Peter Obi. He is not a nightmare to our government. Maybe before, Peter Obi was a threat, but right now, he is no threat because we stand on the solid ground of performance,” Dare said.
He maintained that the Tinubu administration had confronted Nigeria’s key challenges through decisive policies and reforms.
“We have been able to interrogate the problems of this country. Decisions are being taken, policies are being unfolded across the country, and we have a scorecard to show,” he added.
Dare also took a swipe at Obi’s public engagements, describing many of his reactions as lacking substance.
“Peter Obi is not a nightmare. Maybe you replace nightmare with nuisance because if you see some of his reactions, they are very pedantic. Sometimes you wonder. You listen to some of his interviews, ask him a question, and he goes in a roundabout direction that does not make sense,” he said.
The presidential aide further expressed confidence that Obi would be unable to repeat his 2023 electoral success against Tinubu in Lagos.
“Peter Obi defeated President Tinubu in Lagos in 2023. This is 2027; he can’t defeat Tinubu again in Lagos,” Dare stated.
