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By Madu Obi
Former governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi has alleged that some people want to blackmail him concerning the ongoing bad governance and hardship protest in the country.
According to Obi, those involved have twisted video reports to suit their motive to suggest that he declared war on Northerners when, in actual fact, he spoke about declaring war on economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption in the country.
Obi said: "I have noticed some deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some persons to blackmail me into conforming to some of their nefarious agenda.
"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.
"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 headquarters where I mediated a clash between the Labour Party and the Nigeria Labour Congress, 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."
Obi urged Nigerians to stand united against what he called "this divisive rhetoric" and to champion unity, tolerance, and understanding, because, according to him, "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", Obi stated
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