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The Labour Party has strongly refuted recent media reports hinting at the potential arrest of its presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, in connection with an alleged violent seizure of political power.

In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Pastor Obiora Ifoh, it was clarified that Mr. Obi had unequivocally rejected any calls for violence immediately following the election results, rendering the allegations completely unfounded.

The statement reads as follows: “The Labour Party has become aware of various trending reports in both print and video formats suggesting the imminent arrest of its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. These reports often include so-called prophecies urging prayers for Obi, insinuating an impending arrest. Ordinarily, such reports might not merit our attention.

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“However, our concern arises when these fabricated stories are juxtaposed with video clips extracted from pre-election and campaign speeches, in which Mr. Obi emphasized to Nigerian youths the significance of reclaiming our nation. The attempt to manipulate these videos, presenting them as recent remarks, is clearly mischievous, if not outrightly deceitful. The objective seems to be to concoct a false sense of guilt and entrapment.

“It is imperative for us to emphasize Mr. Obi’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law and his advocacy for non-violent politics. On March 1st, 2023, when INEC announced the election results at 4 a.m., Mr. Obi faced significant pressure from his supporters nationwide and in the diaspora, urging him to authorize mass protests. However, he declined these requests, maintaining that the process of reclaiming Nigeria through him would be achieved through proper and peaceful means, not through violence.

“Recent insinuations that Mr. Obi is promoting violence are entirely baseless and appear to be the product of imagination, an attempt to tarnish his reputation unjustly.

“The Labour Party wishes to underline that Mr. Obi is not a proponent of violence; rather, he firmly believes in the pursuit of justice, even if it takes time. As a person of faith, the former Governor of Anambra State holds a strong conviction that a better Nigeria can be attained through due process, and there is no need to push his supporters onto the streets to achieve this goal.

“Consequently, the Labour Party advises prophets and fortune tellers, whether real or fictitious, to refrain from associating Mr. Obi with their prophecies. His faith is firmly grounded in Nigerians and his faith in God, not in imaginary fortune tellers.”

The Labour Party affirmed.