Supporters of presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has said presidential aide Bayo Onanuga wants him to be arrested.
According to the supporters, the protest allegation by Onanuga is a setup to arrest their principal.
A statement by their spokesman, Dr Yunusa Tanko, described Onanuga’s statement as wild, wicked and baseless.
“The wild and baseless allegations by one of the spokespersons in the presidency, Bayo Onanuga accusing the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi of being the mastermind of a planned protest in the country is unfortunate.
“The statement even said Obi should be held responsible for any mayhem that may occur in the protest.
But POMR can report from good and reliable authority that these unsubstantiated allegations are being orchestrated to arrest Obi, limit his freedom and association and stop his propagation for good governance which they find injurious to their lavish lifestyle.
“He has always shown even during the electioneering that he is issue-driven as he carries on without calling anybody’s name,” the group said.
“POMR is also aware that multiple attack dogs have been hired and strategically deployed to ensure that Obi does not enjoy the ear of the Nigerian populace who are keen on hearing his voice on issues.”
