Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims that Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi poses a political threat to the Tinubu administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on the Mic On Podcast, Dare said the Federal Government remains focused on governance and believes its performance has strengthened its political standing, leaving no reason to fear any opposition candidate.
According to him, the administration has made significant progress by identifying the country’s challenges and rolling out policies aimed at addressing them, insisting that its achievements speak for themselves.
He also criticised Obi’s public comments and interview style, arguing that many of his responses lack clarity and substance.
“This government is not afraid of Peter Obi. He is not a nightmare to our government. Maybe before, Peter Obi was a threat, but right now, he is no threat because we stand on the solid ground of performance.
“We have been able to interrogate the problems of this country. Decisions are being taken, policies are being unfolded across the country, and we have a scorecard to show.
“Peter Obi is not a nightmare. Maybe you replace nightmare with nuisance because if you see some of his reactions, they are very pedantic. Sometimes you wonder. You listen to some of his interviews, ask him a question, and he goes in a roundabout direction that does not make sense.
“Peter Obi defeated President Tinubu in Lagos in 2023. This is 2027; he can’t defeat Tinubu again in Lagos.”
