Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, says the trio of Segun Sowunmi, Daniel Bwala, and Reno Omokri are political adventurers and nomads who switch allegiances for personal gain.
Ibe also clarified that Sowunmi had never directly worked for Atiku, but merely served as a spokesperson within the now-defunct PDP Presidential Campaign Council.
Ibe made this clarification while addressing misconceptions about Sowunmi’s political alignment and his criticism of Atiku.
He said Sowunmi’s involvement was strictly with the PDP campaign organisation, which ended after the 2023 elections.
He said, “Sowunmi was never a direct aide to Atiku Abubakar. He was one of several spokespersons in the defunct campaign organization. That’s an important distinction.
“Bwala and Omokri are like political nomads, moving from one place to another, always seeking the next opportunity. It’s a cultural phenomenon. The media needs to be careful not to misrepresent these roles. It often serves the interests of political opponents.”
Speaking on the matter of political loyalty, Ibe explained that while defections are a democratic right, those who benefited from Atiku’s platform should not malign him to gain favour elsewhere.
“You’re free to associate with anyone, but don’t bite the hand that fed you,” he said.
