Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has denounced what he called a “emerging pattern” of false media claims based on interviews and press statements he never gave.
Obi said it is terrible that the country’s politics have descended to such a pitiful level that the manipulation of the media is now a business.
The LP presidential contender stated he will nonetheless keep discussing current national concerns with reputable news and media outlets.
The former governor of Anambra State said in a statement posted on his verified Twitter account on Saturday that the Obidient Movement’s primary goal of building a new Nigeria would remain its major focus and that it would not be distracted by cheap trolls.
“I have observed with dismay an emerging pattern where fabricated media reports and news items are based on interviews and press statements I never granted,” he wrote.
“Two recent occurrences involve my stating that I am looking forward to running for office in 2027 on a purported Arise TV interview that never happened. The second discusses how I feel about potential federal government nominees. Both reports are false. Unfortunately, our politics have descended to such a pitiful level that swaying the media is now a lucrative business.
“As for me, I’ll keep discussing current national concerns on reputable news and media outlets. But I’m not going to worry about those cheap, pointless trolls. My concentration and the Obidient Movement’s focus will not stray from the initial goal of building a new Nigeria, which we feel is doable.
“Putting the country on the correct footing and strengthening our democracy by assisting in the uplift and empowerment of the underprivileged in our society has always been our priority, not political positions or personal gratification. Our electioneering messages were all issue-driven because of this.
