Onanuga accuses Peter Obi of lying recklessly over sports investment call

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accused NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi of lying recklessly over his call for increased Federal Government investment in sports. Onanuga made the accusation in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on September 30, 2026, writing: ‘Headlines don’t lie like Peter Obi lies, recklessly.’ He also criticised Obi’s eight‑year tenure as governor of Anambra State, alleging that sportsmen and women in the state were poorly treated and that physically challenged athletes were handled ‘shabbily.’ Onanuga questioned Obi’s current advocacy for greater federal sports spending, saying his record in Anambra contradicts his present stance. The exchange highlights the ongoing political rivalry between the Tinubu administration and the opposition, with sports policy becoming a flashpoint ahead of the 2027 elections. For voters, the dispute raises questions about each candidate’s credibility on youth development and sports funding—issues that directly affect school programmes, community clubs, and opportunities for aspiring athletes. Will you weigh Obi’s sports promises against his gubernatorial record, or see Onanuga’s remarks as partisan attacks ahead of the campaign season?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/peter-obi-lies-recklessly-onanuga/