Tinubu's aide says administration unafraid of Obi, cites performance record

Presidential aide Sunday Dare stated on Mic On Podcast that President Tinubu's administration fears no challenge from 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, declaring Obi 'not a threat' now despite past tensions. Dare emphasized Tinubu won't resign over Obi's demands, citing the administration's 'solid ground of performance' and constitutional right to govern until next elections.

The statement carries significance for Nigeria's 2027 electoral landscape, particularly referencing Obi's inability to defeat Tinubu in Lagos again—a key battleground state where Tinubu maintains strong electoral influence. Dare framed political opposition as an educational opportunity, saying citizens can express dissent through electoral processes at all levels, not just presidential races.

This public dismissal of Obi's threat reflects Tinubu's campaign strategy of emphasizing governance achievements over election anxieties. With general elections still over a year away, the statement serves both as confidence-building for APC supporters and a direct response to opposition calls for accountability ahead of 2027 campaigns.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/28/tinubu-not-afraid-of-peter-obi-hes-not-a-nightmare-presidency/