Presidency Dismisses Peter Obi's Allegations, Says Government Not Targeting Former Labour Party Candidate

The Presidency has dismissed allegations made by former presidential candidate Peter Obi that he is being targeted by the Federal Government, describing the claims as false, misleading and politically motivated.

In a statement, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, rejected Obi's assertions that government actions were responsible for an incident involving his vehicle at an airport and claims that he faces intimidation ahead of the 2027 general election.

According to Onanuga, Obi's account of the airport incident was unfounded, suggesting that the situation, based on Obi's own description, may have resulted from a violation of airport parking regulations rather than any deliberate action by government authorities.

The presidential aide further accused the former Anambra State governor of attempting to link personal inconveniences to the Federal Government through what he described as exaggerated and unsubstantiated allegations.

Onanuga also dismissed Obi's remarks that he feared he might not be alive by the January 2027 election and claims that individuals were being discouraged from inviting him to social events, describing the statements as lacking evidence.

He argued that the allegations were intended to attract public sympathy and divert attention from challenges facing Obi's political movement and his adopted political platform.

The presidential spokesman also addressed concerns relating to Fidelity Bank, noting that Obi has a significant interest in the financial institution.

According to him, the bank continues to operate successfully under the current economic environment and is not being targeted by the Federal Government.

"The government is certainly not targeting the bank," Onanuga said, adding that Obi's assertions were without factual basis.

The Presidency maintained that the Bola Tinubu administration remains focused on implementing economic reforms and governance priorities aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians.

It stated that the government has no interest in targeting political opponents and would not be distracted by what it described as "self-serving narratives" or unverified allegations.

Peter Obi had earlier alleged that he was being subjected to intimidation and political persecution, raising concerns about his safety and claiming that pressure was being mounted to isolate him from public engagements. The Presidency has, however, firmly denied the allegations.