Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has made controversial remarks regarding former presidential candidate Peter Obi’s potential political realignment.
Taking to his official X platform account, Olayinka addressed circulating media reports suggesting that Obi may be considering a move to the Action Alliance Party. In his characteristically provocative style, the presidential aide issued a pointed warning about the feasibility of such a transition.
The senior government official dismissed the likelihood of Obi successfully securing a position within the Action Alliance, using derogatory nicknames that have become associated with the former Anambra State governor in certain political circles. Olayinka referred to him as Mr One Shoe and Agbotikuyo while casting doubt on his prospects with the rumored new political platform.
The statement adds another layer to the ongoing political discourse surrounding Obi’s future in Nigerian politics, particularly amid speculation about his relationship with his current political platform.
Political observers continue to monitor developments as parties position themselves ahead of future electoral cycles, with questions remaining about where key opposition figures will align themselves in the evolving political landscape.
In his words, “If you know Mr ONE SHOE alias AGBOTIKUYO well well, tell him that even that Action Alliance that he is eyeing is not sure for him like this.”
