You're Peter Obi's unofficial spokesman - Daniel Bwala accuses Rufai Oseni
Nigerian political figures have been embroiled in a heated exchange following Daniel Bwala's accusations against Rufai Oseni.
Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, accused Rufai Oseni, an Arise Television presenter, of drafting a tweet posted by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Bwala's post came in response to Obi's criticism of Tinubu's administration.
In a recent tweet, Obi challenged President Tinubu to account for funds saved from the removal of fuel subsidies, borrowings, and increased revenue. The former Anambra State governor also urged Tinubu to explain the administration's achievements in addressing poverty, out-of-school children, healthcare, electricity, and security.
Bwala claimed that Oseni drafted Obi's tweet, suggesting that Oseni is acting as Obi's unofficial spokesman. However, Bwala did not provide any concrete evidence to support his claim.
The exchange comes as tensions rise between supporters of the former presidential candidate and the Tinubu administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Background on Peter Obi and Rufai Oseni
Peter Obi is a prominent Nigerian politician who has previously served as the governor of Anambra State. He is currently running for the presidency under the NDC party.
Rufai Oseni is a well-known journalist and presenter at Arise Television, a popular Nigerian news channel.
The heated exchange
The exchange between Bwala and Oseni began when Bwala took to Twitter to respond to Obi's tweet.
- Daniel Bwala accused Rufai Oseni of drafting Peter Obi's tweet.
- Bwala claimed that Oseni is acting as Obi's unofficial spokesman.
- Bwala did not provide any concrete evidence to back up his claims.
Obi's tweet referenced the president's administration's handling of public resources, governance, and the administration's achievements in tackling poverty, out-of-school children, healthcare, electricity, and security.
The exchange comes amidst increasing tensions between Obi's supporters and Tinubu's administration before the 2027 general elections.
The 2027 Presidential Campaign
The 2027 presidential campaign is heating up as Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian politician, runs for the presidency under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) party.
The exchange between Bwala and Oseni highlights the growing tensions between Obi's supporters and the administration of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Daniel Bwala's response
Daniel Bwala responded to Oseni's accusations, stating that it was wrong to suggest he had any involvement in drafting Obi's tweet.
Bwala expressed his disappointment with Oseni for suggesting that he (Bwala) was involved in drafting Obi's tweet, stating that it was wrong to impute such an involvement.
The exchange between Bwala and Oseni underscores the growing tensions between Obi's supporters and the administration of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Peter Obi's tweet
- Peter Obi criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration over its handling of public resources, governance, and achievements in tackling poverty, out-of-school children, healthcare, electricity, and security.
- Obi's tweet came as tensions between supporters of the two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and NDC, rise ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian politician, criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu over its handling of public resources, governance, and achievements in addressing poverty, out-of-school children, healthcare, electricity, and security.
The exchange between Bwala and Oseni highlights the growing tensions between Obi's supporters and the Tinubu administration before the 2027 general elections.
President Bola Tinubu's administration
- President Bola Tinubu's administration has faced criticism over its handling of public funds, governance, and progress in addressing poverty, out-of-school
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
