Bayo Onanuga, a presidential spokesperson has sparked controversy on social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), after labelling Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate for 2023 elections, “Bitter Obi”.
Critics, especially OBIdients on social media have accused the APC chieftain of maligning the former Anambra government in such a “rude manner”.
Taking to his handle, Charly Boy, one of the supporters of Obi, expressed disappointment over Onanuga’s post describing the name “Bitter Obi” as “disgusting”.
“We are saddened and disappointed at Mr. Bayo Onanuga for addressing HE Peter Obi as “Bitter Obi” such disgusting name-calling on an active and dedicated citizen like HE Peter Obi who has never sponsored any form of violence against the State or the government is uncalled-for.
As loyal supporters of HE Peter Obi, any form of attack on HE Peter Obi is an absolute attack on well-meaning Nigerians. Mr. Bayo must refrain from attacking Obi as such will not give Nigerians the needed good governance rather.
“Mr Bayo Must focus on the fall of Naira, insecurity, hunger, poverty, corruption ravaging the incompetent government of Tinubu,” he wrote.
We are saddened and disappointed at Mr. Bayo Onanuga for addressing HE Peter Obi as “Bitter Obi” such disgusting name-calling on an active and dedicated citizen like HE Peter Obi who has never sponsored any form of violence against the State or the government is uncalled-for.… pic.twitter.com/uYCF7BDSOk
— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) May 6, 2024
Other reactions below:
He won't speak of that. He only insults obi who is not the president. Insecurity and hunger is destroying Nigeria but only what bayo onanuga will post is insults to Mr Peter Obi and propaganda.
— Martins martines (@Martinsfeel) May 6, 2024
You'd expect Bayo Onanuga to keep agbadonians posted with what Alhaji Tinubu is doing but nah. Guess he was appointed to just be going after Peter Obi who nobody in their APC can match in terms of anything.
Well, I don't blame him but agbadonians who want to deal with Igbos &… https://t.co/F3Nro9AERK
— I Z U (@heisizumichaels) May 6, 2024
BAYO Onanuga is a bigger name than Bitter PITYOBILIAR OBI!
While Bitter OBI was wagging his tail for ABACHA, BAYO Onanuga risked his own life as publisher of The News https://t.co/EjBiKOcF2z
— FatherYR (@Jo_OlajideJP) May 6, 2024
Bayo Onanuga is unfit for the position he occupies. His engagement in shadow chasing and inanities as a way of distraction smacks of extreme naivety. Rather than concern himself with the free fall of the Naira, hunger, insecurity etc he talks of EFCC list of 58 governors-shame.
— Ben Chuks (@BenChuk51558678) May 6, 2024
Bayo Onanuga, we are NOT in a one party state, people are allowed to air their views and therefore Peter Obi’s criticism of the government should be taken in good faith.
Stop being childish and petty.— Kelechi Ibiam (@KelechiIbiam2) May 6, 2024
Bayo Onanuga lacks the etiquette and decorum to ever be a public servant or be identify within a team of which responsibilities are public services, whom their emoluments are sourced from taxes of citizens. His appointment is a slip-up and greatest dereliction by Tinubu.
— 'NONSO Conceptions' (@Aluta_Panorama) May 6, 2024