Peter Obi Vs. Tinubu: A Lawyer’s Take On What It Takes To Win Nigeria’s Political Game

Is Peter Obi’s Cool, Collected Style Enough to Take on President Tinubu?

Let me tell you something interesting. A respected human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, recently weighed in on the political landscape in Nigeria, specifically touching on Peter Obi’s chances against President Bola Tinubu. According to Adeyanju, Obi’s calm, composed demeanor may not pack the punch needed to unseat Tinubu in an election. This is some serious food for thought, right? Adeyanju made these remarks while responding to Obi’s critique of Tinubu’s almost two-year tenure in office.

Naija News has been keeping a close eye on this unfolding political drama. Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has been vocal about the hardships facing Nigerians and has openly criticized the state of Nigeria’s democracy under President Tinubu. He's not holding back, calling out the issues head-on. But Adeyanju seems to think there’s more to winning elections than just speaking truth to power.

On his 𝕏 platform, Adeyanju fired back with a thought-provoking post: "Peter Obi is on Arise, talking calmly and gently about Nigeria. Nigerians are acting like they’re unaware of the realities. In today’s Nigeria, Obi is great at delivering beautiful speeches and motivational stories about places like China. But let’s be real—only someone with an iron backbone can take on Tinubu." That’s a bold statement, and it raises questions about what it takes to succeed in today’s Nigerian political arena.

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Former Campaigner Fabian Onunaku Fires Back at Critics

Meanwhile, the political heat continues to rise. Fabian Onunaku, a former member of Peter Obi and Ahmed Datti’s presidential campaign team, has stepped into the ring to respond to criticism leveled at Obi by none other than Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication. Bwala accused Obi of lacking facts in his analysis of Tinubu’s policies. He even suggested that Obi hasn’t fully moved on from his 2023 election loss. Talk about adding fuel to the fire!

But Onunaku wasn’t about to let that slide. He hit back hard, saying: "You can twist things however you want, but Peter Obi spoke the truth—about what the people feel and experience every single day. He stood up to power and called it like it is. And honestly, you wouldn’t get it because you’ve sold your soul to defend the indefensible. All the presidential spokesmen in the world can’t change the fact that Obi resonates with the Nigerian people. Your boss might love you for bashing Obi, but you can’t fool the masses. The more you insult him, the stronger his support grows. At the end of the day, you’ve got nothing substantial to offer Nigerians."

This back-and-forth is more than just political banter—it’s a reflection of the deep divides and intense emotions swirling around Nigeria’s political scene. As the country grapples with economic challenges and questions about its democratic future, the showdown between Peter Obi and President Tinubu continues to captivate observers both inside and outside the country. It’s clear that the battle for Nigeria’s heart and soul is far from over.