Truth Revealed: Peter Obi Clarifies Arrest Speculations

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed circulating reports of his arrest as baseless and untrue.

In a statement shared on his social media handles on Wednesday, Obi urged Nigerians and his supporters to disregard the rumors, describing them as fabrications by mischief-makers seeking to divert attention from the nation’s pressing issues.

“I have been made aware of circulating fake news about my alleged arrest. Let me categorically state that these claims are completely false,” Obi said. “I am currently at my home in Onitsha, Anambra State. Unfortunately, spreading fake news about me has become a hobby for some individuals.”

Obi recalled similar false claims in September last year, stating, “While I was in Rwanda, there were rumors that DSS had invaded my home. Now, as I remain in Onitsha, they claim I was arrested in Abuja.”

He emphasized that the intentions behind such rumors are far from positive and called on citizens not to be distracted by baseless claims. “Let us stay focused on addressing the critical challenges confronting our nation,” he added.

Obi also expressed gratitude to the public for their concern, support, and commitment to building a better Nigeria.

The former governor of Anambra State has been in the spotlight since last Saturday following allegations of a threat to his life by Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The alleged threat has drawn widespread condemnation from Nigerians, including former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.