The Presidency has taken a swipe at former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, questioning his leadership capacity and accusing him of failing to resolve internal crises within the Labour Party (LP).
Speaking during an interview on African Independent Television (AIT), the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, criticised Obi’s role in managing party affairs.
Dare argued that Obi neither founded nor effectively controlled the Labour Party, adding that he failed to play a decisive role during the party’s internal crisis.
“Look at the history of the Labour Party. Did Obi form the party? Was he even in control of it? When the crisis started, did he play a central role?” Dare queried.
He further accused the former Anambra State governor of lacking commitment to party-building, alleging that Obi has a pattern of moving between political platforms instead of addressing internal challenges.
“You cannot fix your party. Instead of resolving issues, you move on. Is that the kind of leadership Nigerians should trust?” he added.
On the crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the presidential aide dismissed claims linking the Presidency to the turmoil, insisting that the situation stemmed from internal disputes within the party.
According to Dare, the ADC had been “hijacked,” with original stakeholders now seeking to reclaim control.
“ADC was hijacked. The original owners are now saying they want their party back. In what way is the President responsible for that crisis?” he said.
He also urged parties involved in the dispute to allow the judiciary to determine the outcome, stressing that ongoing legal processes should be respected.
“You have gone to court willingly. Why not wait for the judgments instead of making noise on social media and in public?” Dare stated.
The remarks come amid heightened political tensions and internal disputes across major opposition parties as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify.
