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From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has described the treason allegations and other smear campaign against his person by some government and political party spokespersons as dangerously denting the image of Nigeria among the comity of nations.
He warned them to stop the gang-up as de-marketing him was not in the best interest of Nigeria.
Obi, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja said that “In the past few days, I’ve observed various campaigns of calumny directed at my person, the latest being allegations attributed to Information Minister Lai Mohammed from Washington DC”.
The Labour Party standard bearer added that; “It is most unfortunate that these consistent efforts to portray me quite contrary to what I am and my core values, is coming from such high quarters. Minister Lai accusing me of stoking insurrection is malicious and fictitious.
“I have never discussed or encouraged anyone to undermine the Nigerian state; I’ve never sponsored or preached any action against the Nigerian state. Those initiating these actions have increasingly used their official positions and agents to make false allegations against me. I’m on record as always advocating peace and issue-based campaign and not campaigning based on ethnicity or religion.
“I’m committed to due process and am presently seeking redress in Court. I urge those engaged in this demarketing process to stop presenting Nigeria in such a bad light. Our future generations deserve a new Nigeria where they can live a secure and decent life like their counterparts in other climes. It is possible”, Obi stated.
