Mobolaji Michael
OBIDIENT Movement, a group of young Nigerians in tune with the political aspiration of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has dissociated the party vice presidential candidate, Senator Datti-Baba Ahmed, from a social media post credited to the Kaduna State-born politician.
The alleged parody social media account posted
Ndi Igbo please wake up. Your real
enemy is Simon Ekpa. I keep saying
this. Even a blind man can see what
this evil man is doing to the South-East.
However, Dr Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, in a statement made available to Eighteen-Eleven Media in Lagos, said Senator Ahmed does not have or operate any social media account.
Dr Tanko’s rebuttal read thus:
Dear Obidients and Members of the Public,
We are writing to address a pressing matter that has caught our attention. A malicious posting has been circulating on social media, spreading like wildfire and causing unwarranted harm to the reputation of Senator Datti-Baba Ahmed.
Let us set the record straight:
1. Senator Datti Baba Ahmed does not have any social media account, and therefore, any posts attributed to him are completely fabricated.
2. The Senator has unequivocally dissociated himself from these false posts during a recent press conference, making his stance crystal clear.
3. We are aware that this is a deliberate smear campaign aimed at tarnishing the Senator’s image and credibility.
In light of this, we urge you all to be vigilant and proactive. Whenever and wherever you encounter this fake post, we implore you to
-Ignore it
-Counter it
-Report it
Your cooperation in quashing these malicious rumours is invaluable. Together, we can put an end to this vicious cycle of misinformation.
Thank you for your unwavering support and understanding.
Sincerely,
Dr. Yunusa Tanko
National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement
Eighteen-Eleven Media