The presidency clarified that President Bola Tinubu is unconcerned with the political maneuvering of potential 2023 presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, emphasized that Tinubu is focused on revitalizing the country’s economy rather than engaging in the political games of Atiku and Obi.
Onanuga’s comments came in response to speculation about a merger between Atiku and Obi, following a meeting between Obi, Atiku, Bukola Saraki, and Sule Lamido.
Atiku had hinted at the possibility of stepping down for Obi during the 2027 presidential election in an interview with BBC Hausa.
However, speaking on Saturday in Abuja, Onanuga said: “We are only surprised that they are plotting just one year after an election they lost. They are still behaving like sore losers.
“We are not bothered by the games they are playing, as they are revealing their mindset. They are mere politicians who only think about the next election.
“President Tinubu is a true statesman who is concerned about fulfilling his promises to Nigerians.
“At the moment, he is very busy resetting the economy of our country for the better, laying the foundation that ought to have been laid decades ago.”
