Peter Obi has reacted to false videos of him calling for w@r in Nigeria as well as leading a protest in Abuja.
Yesterday. a video of him
speaking to a group of persons made the rounds on social media with claims that
he was out in Abuja joining Nigerians embarking on the End Bad governance
protest. Another video of him speaking at a function also made the rounds in
which it was claimed he was calling for ‘’war in Nigeria.''
Reacting to the videos, Obi in
a statement released this morning August 2 said there is a deliberate and
well-orchestrated effort by some persons to blackmail him. He clarified that
the protest video was false. He also stated that the video claiming he was
calling for war was from his recent keynote speech at the installation of
Rotarian Professor A. U. Nnonyelu in Anambra State. He said the video was
twisted to suggest he declared war on Northerners when, in fact, he spoke about
declaring war on economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption.
He also reacted to the calls
for mass relocations of Igbos from Lagos. He said the comments threatened the
unity of Nigerians and called on the authorities to arrest and prosecute those
making the calls.
Read his statement below
‘’I have noticed some
deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some persons to blackmail me into
conforming to some of their nefarious agendas. Their dubious moves have led to
the false circulation of a video from my recent keynote speech at the
installation of Rotarian Professor A. U. Nnonyelu in Anambra State. 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.
Another video circulating
online, supposedly showing me leading a protest in Abuja, is also false. The
video was actually taken during my visit to the Labour Party HQ, where I
mediated a clash between the Labour Party and the NLC.
The video was conveniently
edited to create a false narrative, and those responsible have been paid to
spread this misinformation. This kind of misinformation has no place in our
democracy, where truth and honesty should prevail.
This misrepresentation is part
of a larger narrative of blackmail, aimed at fitting me into their malicious
agenda. I remain committed to a new Nigeria where justice, equity, and caring
for the citizens will prevail over the greed of a few.
Similarly, and deeply
disturbing, I have read genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling
for their relocation. Let me pointedly warn that such rhetoric threatens our
unity and is fundamentally opposed to our Constitution, which guarantees every
Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country. Those in
authority must show leadership and urgently speak out against such divisive
rhetoric.
Immediate action should be
taken to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind this heinous agenda,
serving as a deterrent to others who might consider pursuing similar paths that
threaten our national security and unity.
I urge all Nigerians to stand united against this divisive rhetoric and to champion unity, tolerance, and understanding. Our future depends on our ability to live and work together harmoniously.
The government and security
agencies must act swiftly to protect this fundamental principle and ensure that
every Nigerian can live free from fear of discrimination or persecution. We
must not allow our present challenges to drive wedges among us.
We can only overcome our
national challenges if we act together as one people United under God.''
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