Peter Obi Denies Releasing Manifesto, Gives Fresh Hint on Release Date

Peter Obi Denies Releasing Manifesto, Gives Fresh Hint on Release Date

  • Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party says the manifesto making the rounds on social media is not his
  • On Monday, October 31, the Obi-Datti Campaign office released a 48-page manifesto containing seven major agenda
  • Peter Obi, however, stated that any manifesto that will be released will be released by him and him alone

The presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has denied releasing his manifesto ahead of the 2023 presidential polls.

The former Anambra state governor made this known on Monday, October 31 via his verified 2.3 million followers Twitter handle @PeterObi.

Peter Obi, Manifesto, 2023 election
Peter Obi said his manifesto will be approved and released by him while urging Nigerians to disregard anything contrary. Photo: Peter Obi
Source: Facebook

As contained in his tweet he said:

"We have not formally released our Manifesto. I will do so personally. It seems an earlier draft copy under review has made its way into the public space.

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"Until I release the approved and final draft, please disregard what is being circulated."

It will be recalled that Legit.ng had earlier reported that the former Anambra state governor released a 48-page manifesto through the Obi-Datti Campaign office with the theme 'Our Pact with Nigerians: Creating a New Nigeria'.

The manifesto contained seven key priorities his government intends to face squarely.

His plan ranged from security, production of food, its security and exportation of this food.

The rumoured manifesto also contained restoring the polity with effective legal and institutional reforms by fighting corruption, expanding physical infrastructure, investment in technology, youth engagement and robust foreign policies.

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In another development, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has again been mocked by Reno Omokri, a chieftain of the PDP.

Omokri said Obi cannot speak without a script and not lie when it comes to giving facts and figures at public gather.

The ex-aide to former president Goodluck was reacting to the comment made by Obi during the launching of his campaign in Nasarawa state, where he referred to the northern state as a great country.

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Similarly, Festus Keyamo has declared that Peter Obi of the Labour Party will lose the 2023 presidential election.

According to the Director of Public Affairs and Chief Spokesperson Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, anybody Adebajo's Afenifere's endorses always lose.

He said this after Nigerians referred to his tweet where he said whoever Afenifere endorses always loses.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.