Onanuga Labels Peter Obi as Overhyped and Clueless

On 12 September 2026, Bayo Onanuga, who serves as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, publicly criticized Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a post on his X account, Onanuga described Obi as “overhyped and overrated,” asserting that Obi is “clueless” and failed to deliver during his tenure as Anambra governor.

He argued that Obi's supporters expect him to perform a “miracle” if elected to a higher office, emphasizing that effective governance requires experience and a proven track record. Onanuga further accused Obi of frequently changing his political positions and allowing his views to be swayed by social media supporters, stating, “A wannabe national leader must have a governance pedigree, which Peter lacks.

He changes his positions like a chameleon.”.