Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, warns Nigerians about online scammers using his name to promise fake giveaways, such as cash, recharge cards, and other items.
In a statement, his media adviser, Valentine Obienyem, clarified that Obi is not involved in these schemes, emphasizing that Obi prioritizes working for the nation’s development, focusing on healthcare, education, and poverty reduction, rather than distributing freebies online.
He notes that these scams have increased with his upcoming birthday, with fraudsters offering fake birthday packages in his name to deceive innocent Nigerians.
“I thank my fellow Nigerians for their kind thoughts and prayers during my birthday on July 19, 2024.
“However, as I mentioned on my X account, I redirected all the resources I would have used for celebrations into critical areas of health, education, and poverty alleviation.
“I am not involved in any birthday giveaways being circulated online,” Obi stated.
He urged Nigerians to remain law-abiding and prayerful for God’s divine intervention in the nation, while reiterating his commitment to building a New Nigeria.
