The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has cried out over a devious plot to set him up for a malicious agenda.
Writing on his social media handle, X, Obi disclosed that a video from his recent keynote speech in Anambra State was doctored to portray him as anti-northerners.
The former Anambra governor said he had “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.”
The former also described another circulating video, showing him leading a protest in Abuja, as a manipulated clip from his visit to the headquarters of the Labour Party where he played a mediatory role during a clash between the party and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC.
“Another video circulating online, supposedly showing me leading a protest in Abuja, is also false,” Obi said.
“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.”