Bwala Mocks Rufai's Criticism of Obi's 2027 Campaign

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communication, criticized Arise Television anchor Oseni Rufai for his remarks about Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Bwala described Rufai's comments as a confession of the opposition's recognition of the challenges they face in defeating President Tinubu.

Rufai questioned Obi's readiness for the 2027 presidential election during Arise Television’s The Morning Show, citing issues within Obi's political organization, including tensions between the NDC and the Obidient Movement. He also noted the lack of a manifesto from Obi, stating that people were asking about it.

Additionally, Rufai criticized Obi's inconsistent stance on petrol subsidy removal, suggesting that Obi had lost some supporters since the 2023 presidential election. These comments followed remarks from PDP chieftain Chief Dan Ulasi, who acknowledged Obi's potential but expressed doubts about the opposition's ability to unite and effectively challenge Tinubu.