Peter Obi, a presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has criticized the inclusion of his images on prayer mats by one of his support groups as being foolish.
On Thursday, images of Muslim prayer mats carrying Obi’s images had surfaced on social media, sparking a range of responses.
Many people criticized it, but others argued that no offense was meant.
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But in a message posted on his twitter account on Friday, July 1, in response to the development, Peter Obi said he respected all religions and would never approve the use of his image on prayer mats.
Obi tweeted;
The inclusion of my picture on the praying mat by a support group was misguided, even with the best of intentions. It didn’t emanate from my campaign team. I have deep respect for the Muslim faith and indeed, for every other religion.
We will never mock any faith, ethnicity or gender. We are one Nigeria. -PO
The inclusion of my picture on the praying mat by a support group was misguided, even with the best of intentions. It didn't emanate from my campaign team. I have deep respect for the Muslim faith and indeed, for every other religion.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) July 1, 2022
