‘Peter Obi Is A Copy And Paste Politician’ – Presidency

The Presidency has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, describing him as a “copy-and-paste politician.”

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the remark in a post on his verified 𝕏 handle on Wednesday.

Onanuga said Obi could not compete with Tinubu in leadership record and political vision.

The presidential aide alleged that Obi had not shown originality in his political ideas. He also claimed that the former Anambra State governor had nothing significant to showcase from his eight years in office.

“Peter Obi has never shown original, authentic thinking. He is a copy-and-paste politician. That explains why he has nothing to showcase as Anambra governor for eight years,” Onanuga wrote.

He further cited comments allegedly made by Obi’s successor, Willie Obiano, on security in Anambra State.

“Willie Obiano, his successor, said Obi failed spectacularly in providing security in the state,” he added.

Onanuga contrasted Obi’s record in Anambra with Tinubu’s tenure as governor of Lagos State. He said Tinubu left behind institutions and development plans that were still being implemented years after he left office.

“In contrast with Governor Tinubu in Lagos, Tinubu left LAWMA, LASTMA, LAMATA, RRS, a rail and road masterplan, which is still being executed to this day,” he said.

The presidential aide said Nigeria needed a leader with proven vision and capacity.

Onanuga stated, “Nigeria deserves a leader who can see beyond the ken of the ordinary people, a leader who is a proven deep thinker and doer.

“Peter Obi is no match for President Bola Tinubu. They are not on the same level.”