Nigeria’s Labour Party Rejects Rumors Of Plot To Arrest Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi
The Labour Party in Nigeria has recently issued a statement to address circulating rumours that its Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the target of a plot to arrest him on allegations of inciting his supporters to violence. This statement is a response to speculations and alleged prophecies predicting Obi’s impending arrest. The party has outrightly dismissed these stories as false, baseless, and potentially harmful.
Part of the rumours includes video clips that have been circulated, which seemingly depict Obi encouraging Nigerian youth to reclaim their country. The Labour Party has raised objections against these clips, pointing out that they have been spliced from pre-election and campaign speeches. The party views this as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create a false sense of culpability around Obi. To reiterate, the party emphasizes Obi’s commitment to the rule of law and his aversion to violent politics.
A Stand Against Mass Protests
It was reported that Obi has been under pressure from his supporters to authorize a mass protest against the election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on March 1st, 2023. However, Obi refused to sanction such a protest, insisting that any political change should come through due and peaceful processes, not through violence. The Labour Party insists that any insinuation that Obi is endorsing violence is baseless and merely an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra state, is portrayed by his party as a man of faith who believes in pursuing justice and a new Nigeria through peaceful means. Obi is depicted as a leader who does not need to incite his supporters to take to the streets but rather puts his faith in Nigerians and God. As such, any attempt to align him with violent activities is viewed by the party as a baseless accusation and an effort to tarnish Obi’s reputation.
In conclusion, the Labour Party calls on those spreading these alleged prophecies about Obi’s arrest to cease. The party asserts that Obi’s faith lies with the Nigerian people and his God, not with so-called fortune tellers. They have urged those making these claims to leave Obi out of their predictions.
