Peter Obi distances self from Daniel Bwala's 'Transactional Politics'

The Frontline presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Peter Obi has disassociate himself from Daniel Bwala's allegation that he (Obi) is lobby to make him (Bwala) a media adviser.

Bwala is President Bola Tinubu Adviser on policy communication who recently drew the ire of the international community in an interview on Al Jazeera.

In a statement, on Friday, the Peter Obi Media Reach headed by Ibrahim Umar described Bwala's claim as fallacious, bringing forward what the team said is Bwala's well-documented history of dishonesty. 

"Our principal, Peter Obi, has made it clear that he excludes individuals like Bwala from his political activities and any form of transactional politics that sustain people like him in political circles. 

"The Peter Obi that Nigerians know and appreciate will never engage in such practices. He would rather allocate resources to provide desks for children in Bwala’s village than pay him to concoct falsehoods for public consumption.  

"Obi’s approach is rooted in the pursuit of good governance and the creation of a better society for all. He does not pay people to promote a cause; instead, he invites them to join him in believing in a shared vision," the team said.

The aides noted that Obi's “engagement” focuses on persuasion, emphasizing the urgent need for a collective effort to rescue Nigeria and welcomes those who choose to join him voluntarily, driven by the same deep-seated convictions.  

"POMR urges those involved in transactional politics to reconsider their actions—for the sake of the society they are harming and for the future of Nigerian children, which is currently at risk.  

"For the umpteenth time, we call on Bwala and others like him to count Peter Obi out of their greed, repent, and join us in the quest for a new Nigeria that is indeed POssible."