A statement attributed to Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra state, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a Yoruba political party has been circulating online.

On Tuesday, Obi, who joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential race in 2019 as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate, said he would be running for president if his party zones the ticket to the south.

The declaration generated mixed reactions on social media.

Some social media users later quoted him to have said the ruling party belongs to an ethnic group.

“The All Progressive Congress Is A Yoruba Party- Peter Obi, ” the viral quote read.

The statement was circulated on Facebook and Twitter with some users calling Obi “a bigoted politician”.



VERIFICATION

Online checks of previous statements made by Peter Obi showed that the presidential aspirant did not make such a statement.

A keyword internet search by TheCable gave no result on where or when he made the statement, and none of the users who posted the quotes indicated their source(s).

When TheCable contacted Valentine Obienyem, Obi’s spokesperson, he said his principal did not make the viral statement.

“Not at all! Oga did not say such a thing. It’s political opponents that are putting up such propaganda,” Obienyem said.


VERDICT

There is no evidence that Peter Obi said APC is a Yoruba political party.

https://www.thecable.ng/fact-check-no-peter-obi-didnt-call-apc-a-yoruba-political-party/

Peter Obi will never make such statement , I trust him

All i know is that piter Obidient will never become president of this country.....

Majesty2:
All i know is that piter Obidient will never become president of this country.....

Are you God?

Nice

Victor banjo fought gallantly for the biafra,he was betrayed by biafra Gov,he led the highest counter attacked so far recorded during the biafra war,he was the main force,the commander of operation torch �,after helping biafra captured the whole of the Midwest region that consist the south south today,he was framed up by biafra outlying to over throw ojukwu, transported to enugu & executed by the biafrans,on the 19 September 1967 few days after his arrest by the people he is fighting for,benin city was retaken by nigeria troops which saw ojukwu regrets his execution. Igbos will always betray yorubas, vote wisely

Tinubu camp is lost with ideas.
It's tribal politics they want to play now.
But nothing anyone can do, Peter obi will win in yoruba states including lagos

isn't it funny to you that after all the cry and regret, some Nigerians are still rooting for APC.

This should signal to everyone that Nigerians doesn't deserve pity at all.

We no dey this country together?

Zombiedients probably think everyone is as foolish as they are. I guess they thought no one would bother to open the link itself to confirm when the publication was made.

omenka:
Zombiedients probably think everyone is as foolish as they are. I guess they thought no one would bother to open the link itself to confirm when the publication was made.

Why not dispute the fact check with proof Peter Obi called APC a Yoruba Party?

Show us link

And Reno did post it on his page. I used to think that guy is smart. A fugitive in a far away country trying to stoke ethnic feud. I wonder how he is faring in his pastoral duty… hmm!

omenka:
Zombiedients probably think everyone is as foolish as they are. I guess they thought no one would bother to open the link itself to confirm when the publication was made.

And so? Does that invalidate what the article said? These batified mumuz sef.

Apc have paid many to forge allegations against the person of Peter obi.
But the gate of hell shall not prevail against obi.

So why is this not on front page?
Because it doesn't fit the intended narrative?

Since it's the game of tribalism Yaribaas want to play during this election, we will show them that we are the kings of that game as well. There's no level of spurious and ridiculous lies these animals haven't cooked up against Obi just to demarket him now that the once structure-less man is now the most talked about aspirant, why not challenge the man's competence with intelligent arguments like sane people do, instead of resorting to dirty tribalism to dent his image? I can't wait for February to come already, the payback will be decisive and vicious .

Mumu people.. The party in question was ACN not APC. Now, go back and fact check again.

And they are fast to call BAT supporters tribalist. They are so dumb to understand that when you point one finger at people,the remaining 4 are pointed at you.

omenka:
Zombiedients probably think everyone is as foolish as they are. I guess they thought no one would bother to open the link itself to confirm when the publication was made.

So, zombidients could analyse Tinubu's video and could detect it was an old video from 1960 but found it extremely difficult to detect the date of this publication. Aside being an old publication, the party Obi was referring to at the time was ACN and not APC.

A very Big Shame on Reno Omokri who called himself a Pastor!
And that he once managed Peter Obi's Twitter handle beats me!

Ok

omenka:
Zombiedients probably think everyone is as foolish as they are. I guess they thought no one would bother to open the link itself to confirm when the publication was made.

did he post anything different from the content of the link?

Ok

No. Obi that I know would never say a thing like this. He was well brought up

Yea...but Peter Obi will

Majesty2:
All i know is that piter Obidient will never become president of this country.....

Whatever they say we remain with Peter Obi






Happy post rumours birthday to my childhood friend Jonathan. Continue to rest in peace

Click the link below to see my vision concerning next year's elections.

https://www.nairaland.com/7373354/vision-concerning-next-years-elections

Dear Youths !

The official campaigns for the 2023 elections have commenced.
Take 1 minute and think about these.

No face cap � can cover your hunger for 4 years
No T-shirt can protect you from insecurity for 4 years
5kg rice cannot help your belly for 4 years
1ltr groundnut oil cannot sustain your kitchen for 4 years.
5 yards of Ankara cannot cover poverty for 4 years

If someone offers you 10k for campaign or voting, ask yourself this question �
How much do they give to their children as pocket money per month?
Remember, your 10k is for 4 years, and it is once and for all.

Think about your value
Think about your voice
Think about your future
Politicians are not Nigerians than you are.
The power is in your hands.

If the best candidate does not have the chance to win, waste your vote on him without a second thought.
It is better to live a fufiled life, than voting for your own problems.
It is the best thing to do.
You have a chance to speak in the future.

Remember you are not suffering as a Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo, but as a Nigerian.
Reject all ethnical cards that are unfavorable to your future.
They will visit you during campaign, but you will never see them again until the next campaign.
Work for an accountable candidate.

Election is local but politics is international
The outcome of election will not only affect you, it affects all Nigerians irrespective of where they are.
Think about the character and integrity of your candidate.

Don't submit yourself as campaign thug,
The children of politicians are enjoying winter abroad.
They don't go out with knife �, gun �, or charms.
Their lives are very important to their parents.

Be wise,
Be smart,
Be thoughtful.
Be focused

God bless Nigeria

Yes

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He should use omadioha to swear that he never said such �