Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign, has stirred political tension with a bold claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is significantly smarter than both Atiku and Peter Obi.
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Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Monday, Sowunmi clarified that his recent meeting with President Tinubu was not an act of betrayal to Atiku or the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He stressed his independence, saying, “I am not tied to anybody. I own my mouth, I own my words, and I own my arguments.”
Sowunmi openly praised Tinubu’s leadership style, emphasizing that the president's ability to adapt his approach to different individuals sets him apart from his political rivals. “Do you know the difference between Tinubu and them? He doesn’t have one approach to dealing with everybody. By miles, he is smarter than them. He is smarter than Peter Obi, he is smarter than them,” he said.
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When asked directly whether Tinubu is smarter than Atiku, he doubled down: “He’s smarter than them.”
The political analyst and former Ogun State governorship aspirant also revealed his long-standing relationship with Tinubu, dating back to 1994. According to him, the meeting was a chance to understand why Tinubu’s name frequently surfaces when opposition party crises erupt.
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Sowunmi’s statements have triggered massive debates on Nigerian social media, with many questioning his loyalty to the PDP while others echo his assessment of Tinubu’s political strategy.
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