Please Lead The Protest On August 1st – Presidency Dares Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the previous general election, has expressed support for the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship and rising living costs, scheduled for August 1-15.
However, he emphasized the importance of conducting the protest within the bounds of the law. Obi made these remarks after meeting with Abia State Governor Alex Otti, urging security agencies to respect the protesters’ rights and act within the law.
He acknowledged the difficulties faced by Nigerians and encouraged the government to listen to their grievances.
Obi’s stance on the protest comes after Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, accused him of being linked to the protest and planning mayhem.
Obi has denied these allegations and demanded an apology from Onanuga, threatening legal action if the apology is not made.
Onanuga has refused to apologize, leading to a potential legal confrontation.
In summary, Peter Obi supports the planned protest against economic hardship but emphasizes the need for a peaceful and lawful demonstration.
He has also denied allegations of involvement in planning mayhem and is seeking an apology from those who made the accusations.
