The Presidency has likened Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, to former US President Donald Trump. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, made the comparison on social media, drawing parallels between Obi’s and Trump’s campaign styles.
Ajayi noted that both Obi and Trump use negative language to describe their countries, aiming to rile up their bases. The comparison comes after the US presidential debate between Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, where Harris was seen as the winner, fact-checks revealed Trump made 33 false claims during the debate.
The Presidency’s comparison suggests that Obi’s campaign tactics are similar to Trump’s, raising questions about the tone and substance of Obi’s campaign. This development adds a new layer to Nigeria’s political landscape, inviting scrutiny of Obi’s approach and its implications for the country’s leadership.
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