Tinubu's Aide Blasts Obi for Politicising Flamingos' Win

Segun Dada, the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on New Media, accused former Anambra State governor Peter Obi of politicising Nigeria's national sports teams following an incident at an airport. Obi alleged that officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) prevented him from greeting members of Nigeria's Under-17 women's team, the Flamingos, upon their arrival.

He stated that he arrived at the airport around 7 a.m. and was informed by his Protocol Officer, Jackie Wayas, that NFF officials had instructed him not to approach the team, fearing job loss for allowing the interaction. Dada criticized Obi for framing the incident as political victimisation, asserting that national teams should be shielded from partisan interests.

He reiterated that athletes represent the entire country and urged Obi to refrain from using unverified information to create a victim narrative. Dada called for a focus on the athletes' achievements, free from political distractions.