The audio tape is Fake” – Peter Obi explodes, heads to Court, Sues Peoples Gazette Over Fake Audio Tape
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has responded to a leaked audio recording of an alleged phone conversation between himself and Bishop David Oyedepo.
Obi, in a lengthy statement released on Wednesday, referred to the audiotape as “fake,” adding that it was part of the ruling All Progressives Congress’s (APC) calculated media campaign against him.
The statement read; “I continue to thank all Nigerians, especially the youths and the Obidients, as they have remained focused on the core mission of a New Nigeria that is POssible even after the February 25, 2023 presidential election.
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Before, during, and after the campaign, I maintained my commitment and focus on an issue-based campaign about a New Nigeria that is POSSible, a shift in emphasis from consumption to production, and a New Nigeria characterised by inclusion, justice, equity, fairness, and prosperity.
I stated repeatedly that no one should vote for me on the basis of the culture or Religion, but rather on the basis of Character, Competence, Capacity, Credibility, and Compassion, which can be relied upon to build a New Nigeria!
The current attempts by the APC as a Party and the APC-led government, via some government officials and agencies, to divert our attention from our blatantly stolen mandate are regrettable and disheartening.
These have manifested in various ways, including the malicious accusation of the Minister of Information, Mr. Lai Mohammed, the circulation of a fabricated, doctored audio call, and the exertion of pressure on me to leave the country.
Permit me to reiterate that the circulated audio recording is a hoax, and that I have never said, thought, or even implied that the 2023 election is or was a religious war.
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The attempts to manipulate Nigerians are extremely disheartening and evil. Our legal team have been instructed to take appropriate legal actions against Peoples Gazette and others.
While we call on all concerned Nigerians and the international community to urge the APC and the APC-led government to stop their vicious attacks, my focus and commitment to lawfully and peacefully retrieve our mandate to secure and unite our nation, move Nigeria from consumption to production, pull millions of Nigerians out of multidimensional poverty, especially in the North, and jumpstart prosperity through agricultural, industrial, and technological revolution remain unchanged.
Elections have concluded, and we are in court attempting to recover our stolen mandate. Permit me to reiterate that we are employing all legal and peaceful options in accordance with our legal system and constitution, and I continue to urge all Nigerians to remain law abiding and peaceful.
Those intent on inflaming the political climate, sowing discord, tension, and hatred within and beyond Nigeria should remember that Nigeria is our only nation. Our focus should be on how to address the litany of challenges facing us, such as: flawed electoral processes, the parlous state of our economy, unsustainable debt burden, lamentable unemployment and inflation, insecurity, and multi-dimensional poverty. Indeed, a New Nigeria is possible, and God will help us.”
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