Treason allegations malicious… I’m committed to due process — Obi breaks silence

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has finally reacted to claims he is inciting violence following the outcome of the presidential election.

Obi lost to Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the election held on February 25.

The outcome of the election has continued to elicit intense criticisms, largely from Obi’s supporters.

On Tuesday, Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, accused the former governor of Anambra of inciting violence while seeking redress in court.

But in a statement, Obi dismissed the claim, noting that he is committed to due process.

“In the past few days, I have observed various campaigns of calumny directed at my person, with the latest being allegations attributed to the information Minister, Lai Mohammed from Washington DC,” Obi said.

“It is most unfortunate that these consistent efforts to portray me quite contrary to what I am, and my core values, is coming from such high quarters. Minister Lai accusing me of stoking insurrection is totally malicious and fictitious.

“I have never discussed or encouraged anyone to undermine the Nigerian state; I have never sponsored or preached any action against the Nigerian state.

“Those initiating these actions have increasingly used their official positions and agents to make false allegations against me. I am on record as always, advocating for peace and issue-based campaign and never campaigned based on ethnicity or religion.

“I am committed to due process, and presently seeking redress in the Court. I urge those engaged in this demarketing process to stop presenting Nigeria in such bad light.

“Our future generations deserve a new Nigeria, where they can live a secure and decent life like their counterparts in other climes. It is possible.”