The Presidency has taken a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, describing him as a “copy-and-paste politician” who cannot be compared to President Bola Tinubu in terms of leadership achievements and political vision.
Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the remarks in a post shared on his verified 𝕏 account on Wednesday.
According to Onanuga, Obi has failed to demonstrate originality in his political ideas and has little to show for his eight-year tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Peter Obi has never shown original, authentic thinking. He is a copy-and-paste politician. That explains why he has nothing to showcase as Anambra governor for eight years,” Onanuga wrote.
The presidential aide further referenced comments allegedly made by Obi’s successor, Willie Obiano, regarding the security situation in Anambra during Obi’s administration.
“Willie Obiano, his successor, said Obi failed spectacularly in providing security in the state,” he stated.
Drawing a comparison between Obi’s tenure in Anambra and Tinubu’s administration in Lagos State, Onanuga argued that the President left behind enduring institutions and development frameworks that continue to impact governance years after leaving office.
“In contrast with Governor Tinubu in Lagos, Tinubu left LAWMA, LASTMA, LAMATA, RRS, a rail and road masterplan, which is still being executed to this day,” he said.
Onanuga maintained that Nigeria requires leadership driven by vision, innovation and proven capacity, insisting that Tinubu remains far ahead of Obi in those regards.
“Nigeria deserves a leader who can see beyond the ken of the ordinary people, a leader who is a proven deep thinker and doer,” he added.
He concluded by asserting that the former Anambra governor could not be placed on the same pedestal as the President.
“Peter Obi is no match for President Bola Tinubu. They are not on the same level,” Onanuga declared.
