Peter Obi Accused By Twitter Users Of Bigotry For Comments About North

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Peter Obi
Ayo Oyalowo, a development Economist and politician has accused the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi of bigotry following his recent statement on the social media platform, Twitter.

Peter Obi on Wednesday, April 5 had published a statement on his social media account to encourage Nigerian youths and others who identify as Obidients to continue to mettle towards achieving a new Nigeria. The presidential candidate who participated in the 2023 presidential election maintained that he is prepared to continue to invest in the development of the nation.

The opening part of his thread 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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Speaking further, Peter Obi went ahead of accuse the ruling party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) of using underhand tactics to win the presidential election and also failing to follow due process.

In the latter part of his statement, the Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi spoke about how agriculture and technological revolution can transition the state of the nation. He added that the aim of his campaign is to help “pull millions of Nigerians out of multidimensional poverty especially in the North“, a statement that did not resonate with several pundits on social media.

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His statement read,

Take 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.

Netizens Accuse Peter Obi Of Bigotry
Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential Candidate

Reacting, Ayo Oyalowo, a member of the political party, All Progressive Congress (APC) was quick to accuse of being a tribalist. He stated in his post the Labour Party’s presidential candidate cannot hide his animosity towards the north.

His reaction read,

This man doesn’t hide his disgust and disrespect for the north. A classic bigot with a pseudo messianic tendency of trying to saving the north. You would think his own homestead is a model of prosperity and affluence. Terribly bigoted man.”

Netizens have since continued to react to Peter Obi’s statement about the north. Read more comments below.

https://twitter.com/urchilla01/status/1643749500908085248?s=20

https://twitter.com/DanBornoReal/status/1643872957784117248?s=20

https://twitter.com/chymaker/status/1643882464673161221?s=20

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