Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has hit back at the Federal Government (FG) over allegations of treason. In a statement, Obi described the accusations as “totally malicious and fictitious”, and denied ever discussing or encouraging anyone to undermine the Nigerian state. He also denied sponsoring or preaching any action against the Nigerian state.
Obi accused the FG of using its official position to make false allegations against him. He said: “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 totally malicious and fictitious.”
Obi added that he has always advocated for peace and issue-based campaigns, and has never campaigned based on ethnicity or religion. He said: “I am on record as always, advocating for peace and issue-based campaign and never campaigned based on ethnicity or religion.”
Obi went on to say that he is committed to due process and is seeking redress in the court.
He said: “Those initiating these actions have increasingly used their official positions and agents to make false allegations against me. I am committed to due process, and presently seeking redress in the Court.”
