Presidency to Peter Obi: You Won’t Defeat Tinubu in Lagos Again

The Presidency has dismissed the political strength of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, insisting that President Bola Tinubu is no longer under any threat from the former Labour Party presidential candidate.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, made the remarks during an appearance on the Mic On Podcast, where he defended the Tinubu administration against criticisms from the opposition.

According to Dare, while Obi may have posed a significant political challenge in the past, the current administration believes its achievements have strengthened President Tinubu’s position ahead of future elections.

He also rejected calls by Obi for President Tinubu to resign, arguing that such demands have no constitutional basis.

“The government is not afraid of Peter Obi. Just as he has the right to ask President Tinubu to resign, the government also has the right to tell him that the President will not resign because there is no basis for such a demand,” Dare said.

He stressed that Nigeria operates a constitutional presidential system with elections held every four years, adding that the proper avenue for seeking political change is through the ballot box.

Dare maintained that the administration has made measurable progress in addressing the country’s challenges, insisting that its performance has earned it public confidence.

According to him, the government has successfully confronted critical national issues and remains focused on delivering its mandate rather than being distracted by opposition rhetoric.

The presidential aide further claimed that Obi no longer represents the political force he once did, stating that the President now stands on a stronger political footing because of his administration’s record.

He concluded by expressing confidence that Obi would be unable to repeat his 2023 electoral success over Tinubu in Lagos State.

“Peter Obi was a threat before, but today he is no longer a threat because we stand on the solid ground of performance. We have been able to interrogate the problems of this country. Peter Obi will not defeat President Tinubu in Lagos again,” Dare declared.