Northern Involvement In Planned Protest, Says MASSOB, Counters Peter Obi’s Allegations

Northern Involvement In Planned Protest, Says MASSOB, Counters Peter Obi’s Allegations

The leadership of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) criticized the Nigerian federal government on Tuesday for attacking Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, over an upcoming nationwide protest. MASSOB clarified that the protest was not organized by Peter Obi or his supporters…….. CONTINUE READING

According to MASSOB leader Uchenna Madu’s statement, the group alleged that Bayo Onanuga, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, knew that the planned protest was instigated by Northerners aiming to seize power in 2027, not by Obi. They accused Onanuga of being sponsored by Tinubu’s government to smear Obi’s character.

Madu emphasized, “The federal government, led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is aware that the motivation behind this protest does not stem from Mr. Peter Obi but from Northern oligarchic leaders, including powerful political, religious, opinion, and traditional figures.” He further stated that the agenda of these Northern leaders is to advance their interests and regain power in 2027, rather than supporting Obi or his followers.

MASSOB praised Peter Obi as a nationalist and a unifying figure appreciated across Nigeria for his contributions to modern democracy, despite their commitment to Biafra restoration. They acknowledged Obi’s efforts in fostering unity within Nigeria.

In conclusion, MASSOB condemned the government’s alleged efforts to defame Peter Obi through figures like Bayo Onanuga, asserting that Obi remains a symbol of hope and unity for ordinary Nigerians.