Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, says Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor, won’t emerge as the presidential or vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Bwala described Obi as “politically stranded,” citing his lack of influence and poor performance in recent elections.
He made the claim during an interview on The Clarity Zone Podcast, where he argued that Obi lacks the political capacity to lead or coordinate any coalition movement, including serving as director-general of such an alliance.
According to Bwala, Obi has lost control of his political structure and no longer commands significant influence within Nigeria’s political space.
He questioned Obi’s current relevance, noting that he lacks backing from sitting governors and elected officials.
Bwala also criticized Obi’s supporters, accusing them of hypocrisy and ignoring Obi’s history of party defections.
Bwala predicted Obi will contest the next election on a different platform, stating he’ll likely run on neither Labour nor ADC.
He also expressed doubt that Obi will replicate his 2023 performance, where he polled 6,101,533 votes.
