Peter Obi's Supporters Accused of Planning Mayhem
In a recent revelation by Bayo Onanuga, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Strategy, he has accused supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate, of planning nationwide protests aimed at destabilizing Nigeria. Onanuga insists that Obi should be held accountable for any resultant chaos from these actions.
Onanuga draws parallels between the current protest plans and the destructive ENDSARS protests of October 2020, which began as a genuine outcry against police brutality but were allegedly hijacked by IPOB members with separatist agendas. According to him, Lagos still bears the scars of the destruction caused by these infiltrators.
He further claims that the same individuals who supported IPOB’s cause in the past have now rallied behind Peter Obi, promoting hashtags like "EndBadGovernance," "Tinubu Must Go," and "Revolution2024." Onanuga asserts that these slogans are not democratic calls for change but rather treasonous calls for a civilian coup against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reflecting a refusal to wait for the next election cycle in 2027.
Highlighting the activities of a nameless protest planner who runs an internet radio station, PTM100.88 Abuja, Onanuga exposes the connections between this planner and notable Labour Party supporters. He identifies individuals like FS Yusuf, Professor Pat Utomi, and an anonymous user called "Peter Obi's First Son" as part of the network promoting these protests.
Onanuga also points out that this anonymous planner has been mobilizing support online, even retweeting posts from Peter Obi and spreading propaganda. He cites various figures involved in these efforts, including a teenager in the North printing protest T-shirts, Babatunde Gbadamosi, and "General Oluchi," who has been actively sending out mobilization letters.
Furthermore, Onanuga warns about Brother Bernard, known as Mikael C. Bernard, who has a history of fraudulent activities and has been vocal about his opposition to the Nigerian government. Bernard’s calls for excluding salary increases for the armed forces from protest demands underline his contentious stance.
Onanuga calls for security agencies to investigate these "agents of destabilization," arguing that no country is free from economic challenges, and civil societies wait for elections to address their grievances. He urges Nigerians to consider the government's efforts to alleviate economic difficulties, including increased minimum wages, student loans, credit corporation initiatives, and various palliatives.
He concludes by emphasizing the government's ongoing efforts to improve the economy, reduce inflation, and attract investment. He appeals to the public to allow President Tinubu to complete his mandate and suggests that those desiring change should wait until the 2027 elections to express their will through democratic means.
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