All Progressives Congress Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has accused the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, of propagating falsehood based on the latter’s claim that the APC is threatening his life.
Ganduje, in a statement in Abuja Wednesday night, described the claims as sheer mischief and outright falsehood, which would have been ignored but the need to refute such a baseless narrative.
He expressed displeasure over the claim shared on Obi’s verified official X handle, labeling it as a malicious lie aimed at seeking attention and playing the victim for emotional blackmail.
Ganduje further stated that Obi’s accusations stem from a misrepresentation of remarks by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka during an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
He stated m that at no point did Morka threaten Obi or his family.
He emphasised that as a public figure, the LP standard bearer has a responsibility to provide accurate and truthful information, adding that spreading falsehood undermines public trust.
He noted that Morka was simply discharging his duties as the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, holding opposition actors accountable for their statements, as is expected in a democratic setting.
“Morka’s comments during the interview were strictly in response to a question referencing ‘prophets of doom’ and ‘voodoo economics.’ Nothing in his statement constituted or suggested a threat to Obi or anyone else,” Ganduje clarified.
“Does Mr. Obi expect the APC to fold its arms and allow the opposition to propagate falsehoods without any response?” Ganduje queried, stressing that the APC will continue to counter baseless allegations with facts against the Tinubu led government.
Ganduje stated that the party stands by the position of its National Publicity Secretary in his effort to defend the federal government and set the records straight against disinformation by desperate politicians.
