Obi, however, said despite the blackmail, he remains committed to a Nigeria where justice and equity will prevail over the greed of a few
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said a video currently trending on social media in which he allegedly led a protest in Abuja on Thursday is fake.
According to him, the doctored video was recorded during his visit to the Labour Party’s HQ to mediate a clash between his party and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).
He also noted that another video from his recent keynote speech at the installation of Rotarian, Professor A. U. Nnonyelu in Anambra State was
twisted and interpreted as declaring war against northerners.
Addressing the misgivings caused by both videos via his X handle on Friday, the former Anambra State governor said the misrepresentations were part of a larger narrative of blackmail, aimed at fitting him into a malicious agenda.
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Speaking on his verified social media handle, Obi tweeted, “I have noticed some deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some persons to blackmail me into conforming to some of their nefarious agendas.
“Their dubious moves have led to the false circulation of a video from my recent keynote speech at the installation of Rotarian Professor A. U. Nnonyelu in Anambra State.
“They have twisted the video to suit their motive to suggest that I declared war on Northerners when, in fact, I spoke about declaring war on economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption.
“Another video circulating online, supposedly showing me leading a protest in Abuja, is also false.
“The video was actually taken during my visit to the Labour Party HQ, where I mediated a clash between the Labour Party and the NLC.
“The video was conveniently edited to create a false narrative, and those responsible have been paid to spread this misinformation.
“This kind of misinformation has no place in our democracy, where truth and honesty should prevail.
“This misrepresentation is part of a larger narrative of blackmail, aimed at fitting me into their malicious agenda.”
Obi, however, said despite the attempts to blackmail him, he remains committed to a new Nigeria.
“I remain committed to a new Nigeria where justice, equity, and caring for the citizens will prevail over the greed of a few,” he added.
