The leadership of the Obidient Movement has accused paid propagandists of targeting Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, with falsehoods ahead of the 2027 general election.
Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the movement, raised the alarm in Abuja on Monday.
Tanko said the group has been confronted with repeated cases of misinformation and propaganda against Obi.
He described some of the circulating narratives as deliberate attempts to mislead the public.
Citing an example, Tanko recalled a courtesy visit to elder statesman Afe Babalola on December 9, 2024, during which the defamation case involving Dele Farotimi was discussed.
He said the case was later withdrawn through the intervention of the Ooni of Ife, not because Obi pleaded, as suggested in some reports.
“Peter Obi does not engage in personal attacks, nor does he condone them. In the case of Dele Farotimi, he merely raised concerns about the manner of his arrest and detention, which was clearly understood by the elder statesman,” Tanko said.
The coordinator said Obi is not known for patronage politics but for investing in education, youth entrepreneurship, healthcare, the almajiri system, and support for the poor and vulnerable.
On the leaked ‘Yes Daddy’ audio, Tanko said Obi reserved his legal options but chose not to pursue prolonged litigation. He described the decision as strategic and not an admission of guilt.
Tanko also dismissed allegations linking Obi or his team to a WhatsApp broadcast targeting Lagos, saying no credible evidence has been produced.
He accused those spreading the narratives of recycling old falsehoods.
“Propaganda thrives on lies because the truth exposes failures. These individuals parade themselves with all manner of titles, but in reality, they are failed propagandists, desperate for relevance.
“Nigerians deserve better. The Obidient Movement will always stand for truth over propaganda, service over selfishness and facts over fabrications,” he said.
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