Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has alleged that some individuals are attempting to blackmail him into conforming to their nefarious agendas.
Obi claimed that these efforts have led to the false circulation of a 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 on Friday, Obi stated: “I have noticed some deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some persons to blackmail me into conforming to some of their nefarious agendas.”
He explained that the video was twisted to suggest that he declared war on Northerners, when in fact, he spoke about declaring war on economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption.
Obi said: “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 also debunked another video circulating online, supposedly showing him leading a protest in Abuja, stating that it was actually taken during his visit to the Labour Party HQ, where he mediated a clash between the Labour Party and the NLC.
He said: “The video was conveniently edited to create a false narrative, and those responsible have been paid to spread this misinformation.”
Obi emphasized that this kind of misinformation has no place in democracy, where truth and honesty should prevail.
He stated: “This misrepresentation is part of a larger narrative of blackmail, aimed at fitting me into their malicious agenda.”
Obi reaffirmed his commitment to a new Nigeria where justice, equity, and caring for the citizens will prevail over the greed of a few.
He said, “I remain committed to a new Nigeria where justice, equity, and caring for the citizens will prevail over the greed of a few.”
