Presidency Accuses Arise TV of Favoritism Towards Obi

Daniel Bwala, who serves as a spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, publicly accused Arise Television of showing preferential treatment towards Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a post on his X handle on Monday, Bwala stated that presenters on Arise Television often express strong opinions about other political candidates but take a different approach when discussing Obi.

He noted that the tone of discussions regarding Obi resembled that of advisers providing counsel to their principal. Bwala further alleged that Arise Television had not aired any trending negative reports about Obi since he became a presidential candidate, asserting, “I dare to say that they never had any so-called stories trending adverse to Peter Obi since Obi has been on the ballot.” This accusation reflects ongoing tensions in Nigeria's political landscape as the presidential elections approach.