The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, tactically threw shade at Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and other elements who were against the Obidients movement.
The Nobel laureate has come under attacks from ‘Obidients’ after describing the recent remarks by vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, as containing “fascistic language”.
Some other elements have jumped in the defence of the renowned playwright but Obi apparently encouraged his supporters to sustain the attack on the stateman.
Obi in a series of tweets backed his supporters and subtly energised them in their attacks against anyone critical of the party or their style of politics.
Though he never mentioned Soyinka’s name, the former Anambra governor on Monday noted he was aware of criticism of the movement by “some of those we long regarded as civic leaders and conscience of our nation.”
He said, “My Obidients, a very happy Holy Month of Easter and Ramadan to you all. As we celebrate the Easter and look forward to a joyous Eid El Fitr, we pray for God Almighty’s guidance, protection and blessings as we face and pass through litany of challenges in our dear country, Nigeria- flawed electoral processes, insecurity, weak institutions, multidimensional poverty, unemployment, inflation, lack of justice, fairness, equity, opportunities and many more. As we reflect on these challenges and look forward to a New Nigeria that is POssible, Datti and I are painfully mindful that for the mere reason of being OBIdient, most of you have suffered vituperations, physical attacks, loss of rights and privileges, hateful trolls, indignities and vexatious fighting words even from some of those we long regarded as civic leaders and conscience of our nation.
“Please bear such attacks as the sacrifices that we are all required to make in order to create a New Nigeria, where justice, equity, fairness, love and prosperity shall reign. Be assured that Datti and I are with you, and that the ongoing unfortunate orchestrated efforts to demarket and delegitimize the OBIdient Movement will fail.
“We are fully structured and have remained focused and steadfast in addressing the ills in our nation; while underpinning the supremacy of our Constitution and imperatives of the rule of law. Do not relent; and do not be lured into unnecessary conflicts. Be assured that in the fullness of time, our mission to rescue Nigeria from those engaged in State Capture will come to fruition.
“We are also using all lawful and peaceful means allowed under our laws and constitution to reclaim our mandate to create a New Nigeria that is POssible. Therefore, in all your actions and inactions, I continue to implore you to be law abiding, respectful and peaceful.”
The Twitter thread:
My Obidients, a very happy Holy Month of Easter and Ramadan to you all. As we celebrate the Easter and look forward to a joyous Eid El Fitr, we pray for God Almighty's guidance, protection and blessings as we face and pass through litany of challenges in our dear country,
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 10, 2023
