Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) said presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, is trying to divert attention by claiming that the threat by American President, Donald Trump to send troops to Nigeria to protect Christians against terrorists attack, was at the instance of Peter Obi.
POMR in a statement by its spokesperson, Ibrahim Umar, noted that the circumstances surrounding the involvement of President Trump and the global community in Nigeria’s issues are well-known and have nothing to do with Obi.
“It seems this government cannot escape thoughts of Peter Obi, and we understand why; his message directly addresses the glaring failures of leadership for which this administration is primarily responsible.
“Onanuga’s fabrications appear to be a desperate attempt by the government to divert public attention from its shortcomings,” Umar stated.
Obi media stated that Onanuga has continually and incorrectly interpreted his role as presidential spokesperson to mean finding ways to criticise Peter Obi, “whose name has become a source of anxiety for them.
“His ongoing falsehoods about Obi are nothing more than a cynical attempt to distract the public from the government’s evident failures, such as insecurity, the rising cost of living, and various instances of corruption, all taking place amid unprecedented hardship facing the population.
“It’s a well-known fact that when a government lacks a plan for the future, it resorts to fabricating lies about the opposition to divert attention. When they prioritise politics over governance, they fail to consider the consequences.”
POMR stated that as an opposition leader, Obi rises above mudslinging and remains focused on important issues.
It added that while Onanuga daydreams about Obi, “he is unconcerned, going all over the globe acquiring knowledge and touching the lives of the poor who have been abandoned by the government.
“Onanuga’s statements are a classic example of political disinformation intended to confuse and mislead the public—a common tactic used to distract from current governance challenges or to create a false narrative about an opponent’s standing both locally and internationally.
“We therefore like to urge the public to disregard any fabrications from the presidential spokesperson concerning Obi and to remain focused on their journey toward a new Nigeria that is indeed possible.”
