Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has alerted Nigerians to be cautious of fraudulent online “giveaways” in his name, stressing that he is not involved in any such schemes.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Valentine Obienyem, Obi emphasized that he does not participate in sharing freebies online.
Instead, he is focused on working for the nation’s betterment by investing in critical areas such as health, education, and poverty alleviation.
“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.
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He noted that these fraudulent schemes have increased as his birthday approached, with many promising substantial birthday packages in his name to deceive innocent Nigerians.
Obi urged Nigerians to disregard any news of giveaways in his name, emphasizing that he is committed to working for the nation’s progress.