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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned false videos circulating online, calling them attempts to blackmail him.
In a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Obi clarified that a video from his keynote speech in Anambra State was misrepresented to suggest he declared war on Northerners, whereas he actually addressed economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption.
Additionally, Obi debunked another video showing him leading a protest in Abuja, explaining it was from his visit to the Labour Party headquarters to mediate a clash between the party and the NLC.
He wrote, “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.”
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Furthermore, Obi expressed concern over genocidal threats against the Igbo tribe on social media, calling for their relocation.
He warned that such rhetoric threatens national unity and urged authorities to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind this agenda.
He added, “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.”
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