Sh*ck Twist: Peter Obi’s Aides Secretly Negotiating Defection To APC – Presidency Reveals

Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has alleged that several associates of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, are considering defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a recent interview on TVC, Bwala disclosed that one of Obi’s key aides has already joined the ruling party, while another is currently in talks with APC leadership. He also noted that one of Obi’s media representatives has shown interest in aligning with the party.

“Governors are not the only ones joining us. Even top strategists from past presidential campaigns are coming in,” Bwala stated. “For instance, Peter Obi’s camp—one of his handlers is already with us, another is in discussions, and one of his media aides has also approached us. They’re not coming for money but because they see that, although we’re not perfect, we have the right intentions and are building a national consensus.”

In the same interview, Bwala took a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging him to abandon any future presidential ambitions. He advised Atiku to accept that it may not be his destiny to lead Nigeria and instead contribute his ideas to President Tinubu’s administration for the nation’s benefit.

“If I were to speak to my former principal directly,” Bwala said, “I would tell him: ‘Your Excellency, it seems God hasn’t destined you to be Nigeria’s President. Share your ideas with President Tinubu so they can be implemented. That way, history will remember you for your contributions—even if you didn’t win.’”

He further cautioned that contesting in 2027 might harm Atiku’s legacy, noting that he has lost significant support over time.