Bwala criticises Peter Obi’s use of religion in 2023 election
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has alleged that Peter Obi’s strong showing in the 2023 presidential election was driven by religious rhetoric. In a recent interview, Bwala claimed many of Obi’s online supporters are not genuine people but bot accounts. He also questioned Obi’s leadership abilities and the loyalty of his former associates. The comments come amid political shifts involving Obi and other opposition figures.
Key takeaways
- Daniel Bwala said Peter Obi used religious rhetoric to gain votes in the 2023 presidential election.
- Bwala claimed a large number of Obi’s online supporters are bots, not real people.
- He argued that many religious leaders who once supported Obi have since distanced themselves.
- Bwala questioned Obi’s man-management skills, noting that former associates have left him.
- The remarks follow reports of Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso leaving their former party for a new political alliance.
