Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the Presidency on Information and Strategy, has reacted sharply to a tweet by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of presenting misleading statistics regarding Nigeria’s economy. In his response, Onanuga questioned the timing of Obi’s economic review, suggesting that it was part of a larger agenda to incite unrest in the country.
Recall that, earlier, Onanuga had accused Obi of inciting upcoming protests, expressing scepticism about the motives behind his economic commentary. He framed Obi’s statements as an attempt to rally support for disruptive actions, questioning the sincerity of his claims in light of the current political climate.
Bayo Onanuga tweeted, “The Labour Party failed presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come up with his misleading, half-truth statistics again. The big question is: why this economic review at this time? The motive is clear: he wants to work up his mob plotting to destabilise the country next week.”
Onanuga has been vocal in his criticism of Obi, accusing him of inciting unrest and using misleading statistics to undermine the current administration. Recently, he tweeted that Obi’s actions were part of a strategy to “work up his mob” to destabilise the country, reflecting a broader narrative that suggests Obi’s supporters are plotting protests against the Tinubu government.
Bayo Onanuga’s accusations are not isolated; he has previously claimed that Obi inflamed ethnic and religious sentiments during his campaign, which he argues poses a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. His statements have sparked significant debate, with supporters of Obi denouncing the claims as unfounded and politically motivated.
Meanwhile, the Labour Party has distanced itself from any planned protests, asserting that Onanuga’s allegations are merely a figment of his imagination….Seē _ Morē