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Bwala Says Peter Obi Has Never Donated More Than N50 Million
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, has taken aim at Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, questioning both his philanthropy and his link to the Labour movement.
Speaking on The Clarity Zone Podcast on Wednesday, Bwala argued that Obi’s public image as a generous giver was overhyped. He claimed there was no solid evidence that Obi had set up a foundation, school, or any long-term project dedicated to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.
According to Bwala, Obi’s donations have also been overstated. He insisted that the former Anambra governor had never given beyond N50 million, dismissing reports of larger contributions. He also mocked the boreholes Obi reportedly donated in northern Nigeria after the elections, describing them as outdated hand-pump types.
Bwala went further to question Obi’s political roots in the Labour Party, saying the billionaire businessman had no history of solidarity with workers or involvement in labour struggles. In his words, Obi is a capitalist who thrives on free-market principles, which, in Bwala’s view, is at odds with the socialist ideals the Labour Party is meant to uphold.
He likened Obi’s 2023 campaign to Donald Trump’s style of politics, suggesting that the candidate tapped into the frustrations of young people to build momentum. “Obi just saw the youth were angry and used it to his advantage. They even funded his campaign themselves with the ‘we no dey give shishi’ slogan,” he said.
Bwala also accused Obi of leaning heavily on churches during his campaign trail, only to vanish from the same spaces after the elections. He recalled seeing Obi at several religious programs before the polls but noted his absence afterwards.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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