Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Public Engagement, Fredrick Nwabufo, has criticized the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, describing him as lacking a proper understanding of governance.
Nwabufo made the remarks while reacting to Obi’s recent interview, in which the former Anambra State governor promised to unite Nigeria if elected president in the 2027 general election.
In a statement he personally signed, the presidential aide argued that Obi’s comments reflected a lack of depth on critical governance issues.
According to Nwabufo, Obi continues to rely on emotional rhetoric instead of presenting practical solutions to the country’s challenges.
He stated, “Peter Obi’s interview once again reveals a lack of deep thinking and a poor understanding of governance. He still has no concrete plan, no credible alternative, and no clear policy direction beyond emotional and sentimental statements.”
Nwabufo maintained that Nigerians deserve leaders who can offer well-defined policies and realistic strategies for national development rather than relying on appealing but vague promises.
“Obi’s claim: He claimed he would unite Nigeria, but failed to explain how beyond the tired refrain of his cooks and ADC being northerners.
“His utterances, actions, and those of his followers have but deepened the chasm.
“First, the mechanics of national cohesion/national unity are inclusive governance, economic integration, and equitable citizenship.
“Essentially, the balancing forces of national cohesion are governance and the economy. We cannot discuss ‘’national unity’’ in isolation from the levers of leadership and the material benefits of governance.
“Therefore, to strengthen national unity is to ensure that public resources are delivered to all citizens regardless of faith, ethnicity, or social standing and that the government is fair and just to all.
“This is where the administration of President Tinubu has achieved a sterling record. In applying the mechanics of national cohesion, the administration has ensured that the six geopolitical zones are equal beneficiaries of its programmes, initiatives, and projects, and indeed, all the accruals of governance.
“Inclusive governance is another gradient where President Tinubu has tipped the scales in national soldering.
“He appointed young professionals from diverse backgrounds at an unprecedented scale. For the first time in the evolution of Nigeria, young people are superintending strategic sectors of government.”
