The Labour
Party Presidential Campaign Council (LPPCC) has released a statement regarding
the alleged leaked audio conversation between its presidential candidate, Mr.
Peter Obi, and David
Oyedepo, the Founder of the Living Faith Church worldwide.
The LPPCC described the viral video as a ‘deep fake’ and an attempt by the
ruling party to remain relevant with the Nigerian public.
The head of
Media Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council of the Labour Party, Diran
Onifade, signed the statement. According to the statement, the viral video is
another example of the ruling party’s attempt to create drama and religious
tension in the country.
The
statement went on to say that the ruling party’s goal was to demarket Peter
Obi, but their attempts have failed miserably. Peter Obi has long been on
record as the only presidential candidate who urged the Nigerians electorate
not to vote for him on the basis of religion or tribe.
The LPPCC
advised the Nigerian people to remain focused on the task at hand, which is to
take back the mandate that they know was freely given to Peter Obi and Datti
Baba-Ahmed through legitimate means.
The
statement also mentioned that the All Progressives Congress’ desperation to
grab and retain power by foul means has refused to go away more than a month
after they grabbed the election. While the LPPCC is toeing the constitutional
path to retrieve their mandate, the ruling party has resorted to mischief and
endless subterfuge to continue to hold on to what they know does not belong to
them.
It is worth
noting that in the alleged audio conversations, the voice believed to be that
of the LP candidate was heard saying Oyedepo should help him mobilize his
members for the election.
