‘Daniel Bwala has documented history of dishonesty’ – Peter Obi spokesman fires back

The Labour Party (LP) former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims of seeking the support of the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, during the 2023 election.

Speaking on behalf of the former Governor, the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, in a statement on Friday, described the allegation as false, stressing that they were compelled to respond to prevent the public from being misled.

Umar stated that Peter Obi has consistently distanced himself from individuals it associates with transactional politics, stressing that the former presidential candidate does not pay people to promote a good cause.

He maintained that Peter Obi focuses on persuasion and emphasises the urgent need for a collective effort to rescue the nation, adding that Bwala and others like him should repent of their greed and join the quest for a new Nigeria.

The statement read, “Normally, we would not dignify Barr Bwala’s baseless accusations with a reply, given his well-documented history of dishonesty. However, we feel it is necessary to address this matter for the benefit of the public, who may be misled.

“Our principal, Peter Obi, has made it clear that he excludes individuals like Bwala from his political activities and any form of transactional politics that sustain people like him in political circles.

“The Peter Obi that Nigerians know and appreciate will never engage in such practices. He would rather allocate resources to provide desks for children in Bwala’s village than pay him to concoct falsehoods for public consumption.

“Obi’s approach is rooted in the pursuit of good governance and the creation of a better society for all. He does not pay people to promote a cause; instead, he invites them to join him in believing in a shared vision.

“His ‘engagement’ focuses on persuasion, emphasizing the urgent need for a collective effort to rescue our nation. He welcomes those who choose to join him voluntarily, driven by the same deep-seated convictions.

“For the umpteenth time, we call on Bwala and others like him to count Peter Obi out of their greed, repent, and join us in the quest for a new Nigeria that is indeed possible.”