- ‘NDC Is Not an Agent of APC’ – Onanuga Dismisses Melaye Allegation
- Dino Melaye claims NDC operates as APC political extension.
- Heated exchange follows comments on Peter Obi’s political movements.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed suggestions that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is working in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Onanuga made the clarification on Wednesday in a statement shared via his official 𝕏 account, where he responded to comments made by former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, regarding alleged political realignments involving Peter Obi and the NDC.
Melaye had criticised Obi’s reported political movements, alleging that the former Anambra State governor avoids primary elections and prefers to be handed party tickets. He also claimed that the NDC is an extension of the APC.
In his remarks, Melaye wrote, “Peter Obi excused himself from tough situation. If he can not face party tribulations and crisis, how does he intend to handle Nigeria,? Because Nigeria wahala pass ADC problems oooo.
He can only operate in an air-conditioned kitchen. Hot kitchens are not for him. He has never gone through primary, APGA gave him free Governorship ticket, Atiku gave him free VP ticket, Labour gave free Presidential ticket. He can not be part of Primary election, reason why he left PDP, reason why he left ADC for another free ticket in NDC. NDC is an agency of APC,” Melaye wrote.
Responding to the allegation, Onanuga strongly denied any link between the APC and the NDC, urging Melaye to keep the ruling party out of his political disagreements.
“Haba Dino, leave our APC party out of your beef with your nomadic associate, who, true to character, has moved on for a ticket he will get on a silver platter! The NDC is not an agent of the APC,” Onanuga stated.
The exchange highlights growing political tensions and renewed debates over party affiliations and emerging alignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
