Daniel Bwala, a previous spokesperson for the Atiku-Okowa presidential campaign council, has suggested that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, is haunted by a specter of his own making.
Responding to Obi’s recent ultimatum to abandon the LP ahead of the 2027 general elections, Bwala made his remarks.
The former governor of Anambra State had adamantly stated his refusal to remain with the party and vowed to depart if the prevailing issues remain unresolved.
LP has been grappling with an internal leadership tussle involving Lamidi Apapa and Julius Abure.
Furthermore, the party is embroiled in an ownership dispute following contentions by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
In response, Bwala reiterated that Obi finds himself in a predicament because the Social Democratic Party (SDP), which he aims to join, does not guarantee him an automatic ticket.
In a post on X, Bwala expressed: “BREAKING NEWS: The 2023 presidential candidate of @NgLabour, Peter Obi, finds himself haunted by a specter of his own creation. Observing the clear reality within the Labour Party that there is no entitlement to an automatic ticket, he has thus issued a threat to exit if the party remains unyielding.”
“The Social Democratic Party, which he envisages using as a platform when necessary, does not provide automatic tickets. Peter Obi is anxious as he might not succeed in the delegate selection as he lacks grassroots support; he is currently at a crossroads.”
“A past president is reportedly encountering significant challenges in persuading the nation’s statesmen to back the initiative because they prefer to afford @officialABAT his rightful opportunity to reshape Nigeria.”
He continued: “Peter Obi has purportedly been promptly advised to launch a campaign and engage with the core northern Nigerian populace as well as the Muslim communities nationwide to dispel the perceptions that he engages in identity politics.”
“He has already initiated this effort, but concerns linger that the international media, which depicted him in the last election, deems him too complex to reposition based on the analysis of his prospects.”
“His support base, known as the ‘Obedient’ faction, has made it explicit that they will not tolerate any collaboration that could jeopardize his presidential aspirations. He finds himself caught between a rock and a hard place.”