The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, ahead of the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his resolve to engage only in an issue-based campaign without attacking any presidential candidate.
Goldennewsng reports that Peter Obi also called on his fellow supporters to make the same commitment as the month of September draws near for political campaigns to kick off.
The former Anambra State governor also called his supporters to engage all attacks from the opposition followers on facts and on issues.
Peter Obi regretted that spokespersons for the opposition candidates have adopted negative strategies of trolling, fake news and misinformation on social media to paint him in a bad light and his followers and blame same on the Labour Party.
He said the Labour Party and his followers would rebuff all such ploys of deceit and calumny meant to create disaffection among the voting population who desire credible leadership.
Peter Obi said, “As we approach the official kick-off of the 2023 election campaign, it has become evident that the opposition has adopted a negative strategy of trolling and insinuating fake news and misinformation in the social media space and blaming the Labour Party, its presidential candidate and their supporters of same. We remain resolute in our commitment to an issue-based and clean campaign.
“We will also rebuff all such ploys of deceit and calumny meant to create disaffection among Nigeria’s voting population, who desire credible leadership change.”