Media office rejects ‘northern whisper campaign’ against Peter Obi

The Media Office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has kicked against what it described as false northern whisper campaign against its candidate.

According to Peter Obi Media Reach, the circulation of the falsehood regarding Obi’s relationship with northerners during his tenure as governor of Anambra State has persisted despite credible denials from northern leaders in Anambra State, who have explicitly stated that the NDC was, and remains, a vital supporter of theirs both in and out of office.

In a statement signed on Saturday, POMR spokesman Idris Zekeri said that Nigeria cannot be rebuilt by weaponising lies that have long divided its people.

The statement read, “The Peter Obi Media Office has credible intelligence that some individuals are still conducting malicious whisper campaigns against the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, in northern rural areas.

“The circulation of this falsehood regarding Peter Obi’s relationship with Northerners during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State has persisted despite credible denials from Northern leaders in Anambra State, who have explicitly stated that Obi was, and remains, a vital supporter of theirs both in and out of office.

“Despite clear facts, some individuals continue covertly planting these false narratives at Northern gatherings, hoping repeated claims will eventually seem convincing.
“We challenge those behind this campaign to provide names, dates, records, and verifiable evidence supporting their allegations.

“They should cease hiding behind whispered accusations and political propaganda.

“Peter Obi governed Anambra State for all its residents, regardless of ethnicity or religion. His relationship with Nigerians from the North was not based on the falsehoods now being fabricated for political gain.
The timing is revealing.

“As the 2027 election approaches, those unable to challenge Peter Obi on his competence, integrity, and public service record are resorting to the oldest political weapon—ethnic suspicion and misinformation. “We urge our brothers and sisters in the North to seek facts, not rumours; evidence, not whispers; and policies, not propaganda.

“Nigeria cannot be rebuilt by weaponising lies that have long divided its people. Enough of the lies. Let the facts speak for a new Nigeria that is Possible.”