By Ademola Tijani
Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed dismay at the ‘deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts’ by some persons to blackmail him into conforming to their “nefarious agenda”, lamenting that their dubious moves had led to the circulation of a twisted video from his recent keynote speech at the installation of Rotarian, Professor A. U. Nnonyelu in Anambra State.
In a post on his X handle this morning (Friday, August 2), the LP leader said the blackmailers had twisted the video to suit their motive of pitching him against Northerners by suggesting that he had declared war on Northerners in the Anambra speech, insisting that the misrepresentation was part of a larger narrative of blackmail, aimed at fitting him into their malicious agenda.
“I have noticed some deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some persons to blackmail me into conforming to some of their nefarious agenda,” he wrote, adding that their “dubious moves have led to the circulation of a false 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,” Obi pointed out.
“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 in 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.”
“I remain committed to a new Nigeria where justice, equity, and caring for the citizens will prevail over the greed of a few,” Obi surmised.
