“Take, for example, Peter Obi—one of his handlers is with us. The second handler is in talks with us. One of his media spokesmen is in talks with us,” Bwala stated.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly in talks with key members of Peter Obi’s Labour Party team, signaling a wave of high-profile defections. Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy, confirmed that one of Obi’s handlers has already joined the APC, while another handler and a media aide are in discussions. “One of his media spokesmen is in talks with us,” Bwala stated during a television interview.
Bwala emphasized that the moves are ideologically driven, not financially motivated, claiming the defectors align with the APC’s vision. The development underscores growing political realignments ahead of future elections, as opposition ranks face destabilization.