2023 Presidency: P-Square Backs Out of Peter Obi’s Presidential Rally

2023 Presidency: P-Square Backs Out of Peter Obi’s Presidential Rally

  • P-Square, a staunch supporter of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were absent from his Akwa Ibom rally on Tuesday, December 20
  • The music duo were expected to perform at the rally in Uyo, the state capital but triggered reactions from fans after their absence was noticed
  • Defending their absence, social activist Aisha Yesufu said it was not deliberate, but they would be joining the campaign in the coming days

Akwa Ibom, Uyo - Sensational music duo and twin Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square, will not attend the Labour Party and Peter Obi's presidential rally in Akwa Ibom.

The multiple award-winning music duo was billed to join the campaign train to thrill Labour Party and Peter Obi's supporters in Uyo on Tuesday, December 20.

P-Square, Peter Obi
The music duo, P-Square was billed to perform on Tuesday, December 20 in Uyo but was absent due to unforeseen circumstances. Photo: Peter Obi, P-Square
Source: Facebook

Announcing the absence of the music group, social activist and member of the Peter Obi presidential campaign council, Aisha Yesufu, in a tweet, said their absence was not deliberate.

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In the tweet sighted by Legit.ng, the social activist responded to a tweet that called out P-Square for being absent from the rally.

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The tweet reads:

"PSquare are hypocrites! They only support with mouth and less action! Celebrities will be doing worse."

Responding to the tweet of the netizen, Aisha said:

"Stop this!
"PSquare @rudeboypsquare and @PeterPsquare were ready to do everything to be there. The unforeseen circumstances came from myself not from them.
"If you want to blame anyone, blame me."

She, however, noted that the 'Wahala dey' crooner would be joining the campaign trail in the coming days.

Jubilation in Labour Party as top group throws its heavy weight behind Peter Obi

In another development, the Middle Belt/Southern caucus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has thrown its weight behind the 2023 flag bearer of the Labour Party.

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The team said Peter Obi is the most competent 2023 presidential candidate among those contesting in the forthcoming election.

According to the caucus, Peter Obi has a strong track record when compared to other candidates in the contest.

Former Methodist prelate speaks his mind about Peter Obi's 2023 presidential candidacy

Peter Obi of the Labour Party has been described as one chosen by God to deliver Nigeria from its numerous challenges.

The declaration was made by the former prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Sunday Mbang.

According to Mbang, God will not allow Nigeria and her people to continue to suffer at the hands of underserved leaders.

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.