"Peter Obi Allegedly Employed Deceptive Language Harmful to the Church, According to Tinubu's Advisor"
In a recent statement, Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has expressed his belief that Peter Obi will not secure the presidential or vice presidential ticket for any major political party in the 2027 general election.
According to Bwala, a significant portion of Obi's support base has been lost due to votes being built on rhetoric and division rather than policy-driven politics. He further stated that in the 2023 election, Peter Obi used questionable rhetoric and deceived the church that he would take the country back to the church, which may have contributed to his loss of support.
Bwala also highlighted the shift in voter perception towards more agenda-based politics, suggesting that this change could make it difficult for Peter Obi to secure a ticket from any of the major parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), or African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In the 2023 election, Peter Obi polled 6,101,533 votes, finishing second behind President Bola Tinubu's 8,794,726. Bwala predicts that in the 2027 election, President Tinubu will receive more votes in the southeast than he did in 2023, possibly even six times as many.
Bwala's predictions are based on the current political climate and the support President Tinubu has garnered in the South-South region, which was previously a stronghold for Peter Obi. The advisor asserted that most governors in the region now support Tinubu, making the South-South region no longer fertile ground for Obi.
Furthermore, Bwala believes that Peter Obi will not only lose the ticket race but might also fail to emerge as a running mate. He suggested that things are not looking promising for Obi in terms of securing any significant political position in the 2027 election.
- Despite Daniel Bwala's prediction, Peter Obi might still aim for the presidency or vice presidency in the 2027 general election through smaller political parties like the All Progressives Congress (APC) or Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- The casino culture and influence of various casino personalities in Nigeria's general news might significantly impact the 2027 election, especially with the growing interest in war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and political policies.
- As reported, Bwala suggests that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or any other major party may reconsider the selection of Peter Obi as their presidential or vice-presidential candidate due to his past rhetoric and deceptive tactics.
- Furthermore, Peter Obi's potential for securing a political position might be affected by his controversial statements regarding the integration of church matters into government policies during the 2023 election.
- The recent shift in voter preference toward policy-driven politics and away from personal ties or appeal, as demonstrated by Daniel Bwala, might continue to influence elections in sectors such as casino-and-gambling and political politics.
- Given President Bola Tinubu's growing influence in the South-South region, where Peter Obi previously had a stronghold, it's likely that Obi may find it difficult to gain significant support for the 2027 election despite efforts in policy-and-legislation.
- In the 2027 election, the spectrum of candidates may expand beyond the current APC and PDP into smaller parties as frustrated voters and defeated candidates seek new opportunities for political representation.
- The implications of Daniel Bwala's claims for Peter Obi and the major parties extend far beyond the political arena, potentially impacting the social and economic landscape of Nigeria, including casino-and-gambling industries and general news reporting.
