Tinubu’s Aide Fires Back: Peter Obi’s 2027 Ambition Will Be His Biggest Mistake Ever

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy, has cautioned Peter Obi—Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer—against accepting a vice-presidential slot in the 2027 elections.

Speaking on Channels Television, Bwala warned that such a decision would be disastrous for Obi, potentially dismantling the Obidient movement that propelled his political rise.

Bwala emphasized that Obi’s support base is firmly rooted in his presidential ambition, and compromising that by becoming a running mate could alienate his core followers.

“Peter Obi would be making the greatest mistake of his political career if he agrees to be someone’s running mate,” Bwala stated. “The moment he abandons his presidential bid, he risks losing the majority of his supporters.”

He also noted that Obi himself might be unwilling to settle for such an arrangement, implying it would be inconsistent with his political persona and aspirations.

Bwala went on to assert that no contender, including Obi, currently has the capacity to defeat President Tinubu in 2027. He praised Tinubu as a political force who succeeded against the odds in 2023 and now wields the power of incumbency.

“Let’s be realistic,” Bwala said. “Many of these politicians were mentored by Tinubu. He won when the odds were stacked against him. Why would he lose now that he’s in power, with a chance to perform and build broader national consensus?”

He further pointed to the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling APC as evidence that any planned coalition to challenge Tinubu in 2027 is already “dead on arrival.”

“Governors, senators—people from across the political landscape—are aligning with President Tinubu’s leadership,” Bwala added.

While acknowledging Tinubu’s imperfections, Bwala insisted the president possesses the most effective political structure and leadership vision in Nigeria today.