The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has denied meeting the United States President, Donald Trump and the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Obi described the circulating images and accompanying claims as fake and misleading.
“My attention has been drawn to some pictures currently circulating on social media, falsely portraying meetings I never had. One of such images purports to show me with US President Donald Trump, alongside a fabricated claim that he praised me. Another seeks to depict me with MC Oluomo in his office.
“Let me state categorically that both pictures are fake and doctored, and the accompanying stories are entirely false. I have not met Mr Trump recently, nor have I had any such meeting with MC Oluomo,” he stated.
Obi lamented that these fabrications highlight the persistent dangers of fake news and disinformation in society, noting that they are not only misleading but deliberately designed to confuse, misguide, and distract the public.
The politician urged Nigerians and the international community to remain vigilant, verify information before sharing, and resist the culture of propaganda that undermines truth and integrity.
“For the avoidance of doubt, if I had such meetings, I would have personally made them public on my X handle. My politics has never been about seeking praise or cheap publicity; it is about confronting the real problems of Nigeria and working towards solutions grounded in integrity, accountability, and transparency,” he explained.
He added that his politics is strictly focused on addressing the plight of the suffering Nigerians, including tackling insecurity, upholding the rule of law, improving education and healthcare, and pulling millions out of poverty.
