Daniel Bwala, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and policy communication, has sparked political debate by claiming that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, will soon leave the party and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during an interview on TVC, Bwala suggested that the Labour Party was losing key figures, hinting that Obi’s defection was just a matter of time.
Why Bwala Believes Obi Will Join APC
Bwala pointed to the recent defection of Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, as a strong sign that Obi will follow suit.
“Do you know we are emptying the Labour Party? Not because we are asking them to come. Valentine Ozigbo has joined us, Balami has joined us, even Peter Obi will join us,” Bwala stated confidently.
He further emphasized that Ozigbo, whom he described as a “custodian” of Peter Obi’s political strategy, would influence Obi’s decision to align with APC.
Bwala Dismisses El-Rufai’s Defection to SDP
While discussing political movements, Bwala downplayed former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai’s recent switch from APC to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
He labeled it as “insignificant” and accused the SDP of using staged media tactics to grab headlines.
“You see, after one or two weeks of this mini-dramatic activity, you will hear a breaking news story that ‘a gladiator has joined SDP’—so they will dominate the media space,” he claimed.
Bwala also predicted internal struggles within SDP, stating that once the initial media buzz fades, conflicts will arise over leadership positions.
Final Thoughts
The speculation surrounding Peter Obi’s political future has stirred discussions among Nigerians.
While no official statement has been made by Obi himself, Bwala’s claims have added fuel to ongoing debates about political alignments ahead of future elections.
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