President Tinubu & Mr. Peter Obi,
President Bola Tinubu has cautioned Peter Obi to be mindful of his statements and refrain from undermining his administration.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the presidency condemned what it described as Mr. Obi’s “exaggerated” criticism of the Tinubu government.
Mr. Obi, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor, had accused the current administration of engaging in political brigandage and corruption, asserting that democracy had collapsed in Nigeria.
However, the presidency strongly objected to this 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.”
Mr. Onanuga further criticized Mr. Obi, describing him as a “discontented and disgruntled” politician.
He argued that if democracy had indeed collapsed, as Mr. Obi suggested, he would not have had the freedom to express his views.
“How can a democracy that has strengthened over the past 26 years be said to have collapsed?” Mr. Onanuga asked.
“Only a discontented and disgruntled Peter, who benefits from the very free speech democracy provides, could perceive such a democratic downfall through his lens.”
He continued, “If democracy had indeed collapsed, as Peter claims, and we were living under a regime antithetical to democratic principles, he would not have been able to make his comments on Monday at Emeka Ihedioha’s colloquium.”
At the same event, former President Olusegun Obasanjo also made critical remarks about the Tinubu administration.
