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President Bola Tinubu’s istration has come under fire following allegations of a growing tendency toward dictatorship, sparked by a recent statement from presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, directed at former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.

The controversy arose after Obi, during a colloquium marking the 60th birthday of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, criticised the Tinubu-led government for what he described as increasing authoritarian tendencies.

Obi expressed concern over the istration's alleged intolerance for dissent and its handling of national affairs.

In response, Onanuga issued a strongly worded statement labelling Obi a "disgruntled politician" and warning him to "watch what he says." The remark has been widely interpreted as a threat, prompting backlash from Obi’s ers and political observers.

“Only a discontented and disgruntled Peter, who benefits from the very free speech democracy provides, could perceive such a democratic downfall through his lens,” Onanuga said.

“If democracy had indeed collapsed, as Peter claims, and we were living under a regime antithetical to democratic principles, he would not have been able to make his comments on Monday.”

In a statement signed by Nana Kazaure, Director of Strategic Communications and Media for the Obidient Movement, on Tuesday, the group condemned Onanuga's comment, describing it as an attempt to stifle free speech, which is guaranteed under Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended).

“We take serious exception to the uncouth threat by this choleric presidential spokesman whose antecedents as an instigator of intolerance and division are well known, recorded, and documented,” the statement read.

The Obidient Movement questioned the motive behind Onanuga’s warning, asking, “Watch his mouth... or what? What exactly are Onanuga’s plans for Peter Obi? Or more directly, what sinister plans does the Tinubu istration have for its critics, whose ranks swell daily due to the istration’s cluelessness and inability to provide sound governance?”

The statement further accused the Tinubu istration of investing more energy in attacking critics than in addressing the country’s pressing issues.

“If the Tinubu istration had invested a quarter of the energy and resources it expends in hounding and demonizing varying opinions through its intemperate spokespersons and numerous cyber Rottweilers, Nigeria would be a far more decent and conducive place to live in,” Kazaure added.

The Obidient Movement also linked the current climate of political intolerance to the violence and ethnic divisions that marred the 2023 general elections.

“The threat issued to Peter Obi, while completely in character, should not be taken lightly. As the 2023 elections showed, inciting words from highly placed APC officials, including Mr. Onanuga himself, helped to unleash violence, murder, destruction, and ethnic hatred from which Nigeria has yet to recover,” the statement noted.

Kazaure concluded by warning that any harm to Obi, his family, or his associates would be blamed squarely on Onanuga and the Tinubu istration.

“We are putting Nigerians and the international community on strong notice that should any harm of any sort befall Peter Obi, his family, or any of his associates, these culprits, who have clearly identified themselves by their vitriolic speech, will be held entirely responsible,” the statement warned.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/25/obidient-movement-warns-tinubu-presidency-over-onanugas-watch-your-mouth-warning-peter

It wasn’t only Obi at that event.

Obasanjo was there.

Bishop Kukah was there.

These two men said similar things as Obi did.

But the old fool, Bayo Onanuga, singled out Obi for criticism asking him to watch his mouth.

If Obi doesn’t watch his mouth then what?

You think Peter Obi is Nnamdi Kanu?

FAFO (fvcck around and find out).

Ndi ala!

I love Onanuga.

He is a man of class and dignity.

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Onanuga is being deceived by his position in the Tinubu presidency. Power is transient. He forgot the likes of Lao Mohammed and FFK who have gone down into the dustbin of history.

Perhaps, One day, the old fool may come to himself and be forced to eat his words.

So they can quote free speech in constitution but in a country where democracy is destroyed or demolished as obi have stated will there be free speech or will there be constitution .....daft people

tundegan:
I love Onanuga.

He is a man of class and dignity.

Than your father

They are already watching over the mouth

ONANUGA has spoken very well

Penguin2:
It wasn’t only Obi at that event.

Obasanjo was there.

Bishop Kukah was there.

These two men said similar things as Obi did.

But the old fool, Bayo Onanuga, singled out Obi for criticism asking him to watch his mouth.

If Obi doesn’t watch his mouth then what?

You think Peter Obi is Nnamdi Kanu?

FAFO (fvcck around and find out).

Ndi ala!

Peter Pandorat Obituary will be locked up and nothing will happen

Penguin2:
It wasn’t only Obi at that event.

Obasanjo was there.

Bishop Kukah was there.

These two men said similar things as Obi did.

But the old fool, Bayo Onanuga, singled out Obi for criticism asking him to watch his mouth.

If Obi doesn’t watch his mouth then what?

You think Peter Obi is Nnamdi Kanu?

FAFO (fvcck around and find out).

Ndi ala!

Tinubu has done so many unthinkable and he is still standing gidigba
If Obi is picked up I assure you that nothing will happen 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/4028501/nigeria-burn-re-arrested-nnamdi-kanu

Tinubu presidency should focus on governance and leave the rest for the historians.

The Obedient movement and their leader are already in the gutter, no need to engage them further.

REDshouse:
So they can quote free speech in constitution but in a country where democracy is destroyed or demolished as obi have stated will there be free speech or will there be constitution .....daft people

Why didn't he attack the other people that spoke also on the same thing?
He saw Obi,as a weaklean, that should only be seen and not heard.
Did you see the way Bayo Onanuga was described by Nana Kazaure? This is what is called see finish.
Choleric spokesman, an intolerant, instigator of division, whose antecedent is well known and recorded.
You may take it lightly, but it's a daint on him. So Bayo Onanuga is an intolerant man, and an instigator of violence and division. Whenever you see him becareful.
I didn't say so, but that was what Nana Kazaure said for the records.

honeyB2018:


Why didn't he attack the other people that spoke also on the same thing?
He saw Obi,as a weaklean, that should only be seen and not heard.
Did you see the way Bayo Onanuga was described by Nana Kazaure? This is what is called see finish.
Choleric spokesman, an intolerant, instigator of division, whose antecedent is well known and recorded.
You may take it lightly, but it's a daint on him. So Bayo Onanuga is an intolerant man, and an instigator of violence and division. Whenever you see him becareful.
I didn't say so, but that was what Nana Kazaure said for the records.

Bayo was only doing his Job if it were Nana she could also do same or worst....

As for why Bayo Picked on Obi i believe it has more to do with political ambition of obi to be president as for other people they are no longer relevant to 2027 politics

Peterobiisathie:
Peter Pandorat Obituary will be locked up and nothing will happen

Tell Tinubu to try if them born am well.

Penguin2:
It wasn’t only Obi at that event.

Obasanjo was there.

Bishop Kukah was there.

These two men said similar things as Obi did.

But the old fool, Bayo Onanuga, singled out Obi for criticism asking him to watch his mouth.

If Obi doesn’t watch his mouth then what?

You think Peter Obi is Nnamdi Kanu?

FAFO (fvcck around and find out).

Ndi ala!

u Igbos n mouth

So nnamdiot kanu is no longer d greatest Igbo man again?

Oga your agulu fraud will b locked up n nothing will happen

If u think u can run to USA, UN n co then u must b high

I recommend that PO be arrested and locked up for a period not exceeding 90 days to reset his brain cells...😁😁😁
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Oponuga is fighting for his daily bread, please pay him no heed. He is a needless distraction.

Nlfpmod......

Penguin2:
It wasn’t only Obi at that event.

Obasanjo was there.

Bishop Kukah was there.

These two men said similar things as Obi did.

But the old fool, Bayo Onanuga, singled out Obi for criticism asking him to watch his mouth.

If Obi doesn’t watch his mouth then what?

You think Peter Obi is Nnamdi Kanu?

FAFO (fvcck around and find out).

Ndi ala!

If Obi cross the line, the presidency will deal with him and nothing will happen. The bigot who talk anyhow.

Hmm be like say this onanuga wan bite wetin him no fit chew

sailor2011:
I recommend that PO be arrested and locked up for a period not exceeding 90 days to reset his brain cells...😁😁😁
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He will soon be caged with Nnamdi Kanu.

We are getting there

Stupid uncouth thugs rogues miscreants who were uncivilised in the past are expecting civility from people now. They should never have the illusion that everything lasts for ever.

Onanuga is correct, he should have added the ObiZombie cretins to the list of those to put tape on their mouth.

Omooba77:


https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/25/obidient-movement-warns-tinubu-presidency-over-onanugas-watch-your-mouth-warning-peter

you need to become mumu to be able to defend Tinubu failure's,instead of this agberos to tell tinubu to rule well they won't na better people that is telling Tinubu to rule well them go they attack

Hate him or love him, Peter Obi has not only become a nightmare to the ruling party, he has become a torn in the flesh in Tinubu's camp; a headache for Omokirikiri! A moving train that cannot be stopped! The more they try to bring him down, the more his popularity soars! The more they try to rubbish his image, the more Nigerians are loving him!

There must be something very special about the man called PETER GREGORY OBI!

Come 2027, Nigerians are voting Peter Obi!

PeterObi2027 is a goal!

Sai Obi 2027!

I h8 apc with all my bl00d. I hate evil

Onanuga didn't give Obasanjo up to 6 months in power because he started criticizing him.