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The political camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Presidency’s attack on Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a sign of panic within Aso Rock ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Atiku’s Special Adviser on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, stated this in a reaction on Wednesday, countering statements made by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.

Onanuga had earlier dismissed Obi’s move, suggesting the former Labour Party candidate remained bitter over his third-place finish in 2023 and criticising his reliance on foreign expertise and scholarly statistics.

Firing back, Shaibu described Onanuga’s comments as lacking the professionalism expected of a presidential spokesperson, noting that the Presidency is unsettled by the shifting political alliances.

“This outburst says more about panic in Aso Rock than it does about Peter Obi,” Shaibu stated.

He ridiculed the attempt to paint Obi as a political wanderer, pointing out the irony in such a claim coming from an administration formed through high-stakes political migrations and elite bargaining.

“Calling Obi ‘wandering’ while defending an administration built on political migrations and elite bargains is hypocrisy dressed up as commentary,” he added.

Addressing the Presidency’s dismissal of Obi’s statistics-driven critiques, Shaibu argued that propaganda cannot mask the lived reality of Nigerians.

He insisted that the reforms praised by the government are felt by the average citizen only as hunger, insecurity, and diminishing livelihoods.

Shaibu also moved to quell speculations regarding the hierarchy of any potential opposition coalition, specifically rejecting the narrative that Obi would play second fiddle to Atiku.

There is no ticket, no candidate, no imposed hierarchy. What exists is a coalition conversation, and that is what truly unsettles you,” he declared.

The statement concluded with a reminder that power ultimately resides with the electorate, asserting that insults don’t win elections and spin doesn’t fill stomachs.

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Abubakar be composing stories to making himself happy!

Someone real should tell him APC will be sending him into hospice home in 2027. His political career will be nailed and buried come 2027.

APC scared of a party that can’t even boast of one Governor 🤣😀🤣😀

Atiku should tell us about sport and quit politics.

I don’t know why Arsenal fans always hope for the impossible!

Tibunu's APC will be devicing ways to snatch him...

brain54:
Tibunu's APC will be devicing ways to snatch him...

They've already started by opening countless threads to attack Peter Obi but Nigerians won't fall for all that ..

Peter Obi is more of a bigger political asset than tinubu.. he commands genuine respect and cult-like followership than tinubu.

Nobody genuinely like tinubu, they like the Lagos money he's throwing around.

It is Obi that is panic mode. Abi what is chasing a man that runs from APGA-PDP-LP-ADC if not panic. Anywhere belle face politician.

The combination of Atiku and Obi, how much do they weigh in the political weight in Nigeria.

All South South and North Central governors are now in Apc. How many states are they?

Make una dey play

Sannisege:
It is Obi that is panic mode. Abi what is chasing a man that runs from APGA-PDP-LP-ADC if not panic. Anywhere belle face politician.

Whats chasing governors to your party is the same thing with Obi. He can face anywhere and it's ok for you to face yours.

ATIKU Keep fooling yourself, buhari who is not a politician easily defeated both of you even before 1 pm in 2019 presidential election

As a quiet observer of Nigerian politics, I think there’s far too much noise and unnecessary grandstanding from the opposition here. Every political move is quickly framed as “panic” or “fear,” when in reality it is just routine political messaging and counter-messaging. Defections happen, alliances shift, and spokespersons trade words — none of this is new or extraordinary. What would better serve the electorate is less performative outrage and more clarity on ideas, structure, and credibility. Constantly reading panic into every response only cheapens serious political debate and underestimates voters’ intelligence. So I advice Atiku and Obi to bring their A-game and not bolekaja brand of politics..

Segunbabba:
The political camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Presidency’s attack on Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a sign of panic within Aso Rock ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Atiku’s Special Adviser on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, stated this in a reaction on Wednesday, countering statements made by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.

Onanuga had earlier dismissed Obi’s move, suggesting the former Labour Party candidate remained bitter over his third-place finish in 2023 and criticising his reliance on foreign expertise and scholarly statistics.

Firing back, Shaibu described Onanuga’s comments as lacking the professionalism expected of a presidential spokesperson, noting that the Presidency is unsettled by the shifting political alliances.

“This outburst says more about panic in Aso Rock than it does about Peter Obi,” Shaibu stated.

He ridiculed the attempt to paint Obi as a political wanderer, pointing out the irony in such a claim coming from an administration formed through high-stakes political migrations and elite bargaining.

“Calling Obi ‘wandering’ while defending an administration built on political migrations and elite bargains is hypocrisy dressed up as commentary,” he added.

Addressing the Presidency’s dismissal of Obi’s statistics-driven critiques, Shaibu argued that propaganda cannot mask the lived reality of Nigerians.

He insisted that the reforms praised by the government are felt by the average citizen only as hunger, insecurity, and diminishing livelihoods.

Shaibu also moved to quell speculations regarding the hierarchy of any potential opposition coalition, specifically rejecting the narrative that Obi would play second fiddle to Atiku.

There is no ticket, no candidate, no imposed hierarchy. What exists is a coalition conversation, and that is what truly unsettles you,” he declared.

The statement concluded with a reminder that power ultimately resides with the electorate, asserting that insults don’t win elections and spin doesn’t fill stomachs.

https://nigeriannewsdirect.com/2027-presidency-in-panic-mode-over-obis-defection-atiku-alleges/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMjc1MjU0NjkyNTk4Mjc5AAEeR7aXOFBz0FmXv3G-H28dJfXEywIbUyh5v_OS5Vm9HiIDtjxJXlSJlJjLM5A_aem_R_d05HUCE40K-EFs6kUpYA