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| Mr. Peter Obi |
The Peter Obi Media Office reports credible intelligence that a malicious whisper campaign continues to spread false claims about Peter Obi’s relationship with northerners, primarily in rural northern areas.
These fabricated narratives allege that Obi was unfriendly to Northern communities during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. Those claims persist despite public denials from respected Northern leaders in Anambra, who have affirmed that Peter Obi has been - and remains - a consistent and important supporter of their communities, both in and out of office.
According to a press statement signed by Idris Zekeri Jnr, spokesperson for the Peter Obi Media Office, unnamed actors are covertly promoting these falsehoods at Northern gatherings, apparently hoping that repetition will lend them credibility. The Media Office says the campaign is politically motivated and without basis in fact.
The office challenges anyone making such accusations to present names, dates, records, or verifiable evidence to substantiate their claims. It also urges those behind the whispering to stop spreading unproven allegations and political propaganda.
The press statement reads thus:
“The Peter Obi Media Office has credible intelligence that some individuals are still conducting malicious whisper campaigns against the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, in northern rural areas.
“The circulation of this falsehood regarding Peter Obi’s relationship with Northerners during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State has persisted despite credible denials from Northern leaders in Anambra State, who have explicitly stated that Obi was, and remains, a vital supporter of theirs both in and out of office.
“Despite clear facts, some individuals continue covertly planting these false narratives at Northern gatherings, hoping repeated claims will eventually seem convincing, a press release signed by Idris Zekeri Jnr, spokesperson of the POMR explains.
“We challenge those behind this campaign to provide names, dates, records, and verifiable evidence supporting their allegations.
“They should cease hiding behind whispered accusations and political propaganda.
“Peter Obi governed Anambra State for all its residents, regardless of ethnicity or religion. His relationship with Nigerians from the North was not based on the falsehoods now being fabricated for political gain.
“The timing is revealing.
“As the 2027 election approaches, those unable to challenge Peter Obi on his competence, integrity, and public service record are resorting to the oldest political weapon - ethnic suspicion and misinformation. We urge our brothers and sisters in the North to seek facts, not rumours; evidence, not whispers; and policies, not propaganda.
“Nigeria cannot be rebuilt by weaponising lies that have long divided its people. Enough of the lies. Let the facts speak for a new Nigeria that is Possible.”
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