2027: Peter Obi Is A Good Person – Buhari’s Ex-Aide, Ahmad Says

Bashir Ahmad, an aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, sparked reactions on Thursday after stating that although Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, is a good person, those around him will prevent him from achieving his aspirations.

In a post shared on his X account, Ahmad stated that if Obi’s supporters genuinely wanted him to succeed, they should advise him to jettison the 2027 presidential election for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Peter is a good person, but the people around him will never allow him to achieve his dream,” Ahmad wrote.

He criticized what he referred to as “reckless content” shared by Obi’s associates on social media, alleging that their public conduct could reflect even more troubling private advice.

“With this reckless content you post publicly, one can only imagine the kind of things you tell him privately,” he added.

“If you genuinely want him to succeed, advise him to sacrifice today so that others can sacrifice for him tomorrow. Tell him to come and join us; let President Tinubu complete his mandate in 2031, and then the future remains open for everyone,” Ahmad wrote.

Peter is a good person, but the people around him will never allow him to achieve his dream. With this reckless content you post publicly, one can only imagine the kind of things you tell him privately. If you genuinely want him to succeed, advise him to sacrifice today so that… https://t.co/wFPkXT6eN7

— Bashir Ahmad, OON (@BashirAhmaad) December 4, 2025

His comments come as political heavyweights, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, plot to deny Tinubu a second term.