Uyai-Abasi Etido
The Labour party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has charged Nigerians to disregard the social media posting suggesting that a nation-wide groundswell (end INEC and end Nigeria) is being planned by the Obidients.
He noted that those posting are being orchestrated by the oppositions.
The twitter handle reads: “My attention has been drawn to social media postings suggesting that a nation-wide groundswell “END INEC” “END NIGERIA ” Protest is being planned by the Obidients. We are aware that those posting are being orchestrated by the opposition.
“My position is clear: prejudice to constitutional dictates of freedom of speech and freedom of assembly , I have publicly stated that in a matter of reclaiming our stolen mandate, we shall do so robustly via courts and due process.
“Regardless of the misgivings many may have regarding our judiciary , we must strive to build strong and resilient institutions , of which the judiciary is one. As a firm believer in the separation of powers between the three arms of government.
“I am conscious that every so often, the judiciary is called upon to vindicate itself on epochal national public interest issues. The matter presently before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) is one such litmus test case.
“Therefore we are committed to pursuing due process in an unfettered manner. That is our primary and priority option.”
