By Halimah Olamide
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election Mr. Peter Obi, on Monday opened up on allegations that he paid for the burial of the father of one of the Arise TV presenters, Rufai Oseni.
Obi said those who know him know that such allegation is just the figment of the imagination of those peddling it and far from being the true.
NPO Reports that a former aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan Reno Omokri, has been viral in his allegations against Rufai saying the journalist is biased because he has enjoyed patronage from the LP Presidential candidate.
Obi tweeted on Monday, “Let me clearly state that this is a categorical lie. It is not true, cannot be true and will never be true. Everyone who understands or follows my approach to things will attest to the fact that I do not give anyone money to promote my name.
“I have never and will never monetarily induce any journalist to speak or write in my favour. When I am invited to birthday celebrations or funerals, people know that I do attend. Countless journalists, media personnel, the less privileged, the wealthy etc.”
have all invited me to their occasions, and they will attest to the fact that I honour such invitations, especially when people are grieving. I have never been to Rufai’s village. Even at the point of writing this, I do not know where he is from.”
Obi said rather than dissipating energy on frivolous matters, “our focus in Nigeria should be on rescuing our dear Nation from the many challenges plaguing it. We should focus more on lifting people out of poverty.”
He said Millions of Nigerians do not know where their next meal will come from.
“We have millions of unemployed youths in their productive age with very little production going on in Nigeria to create jobs. Finding solutions to these challenges should command our attention, for the progress of our dear nation, Nigeria – and that is what I remain committed to. A New Inclusive and Sustainable Nigeria is POssible! “