It is not true, cannot be true and will never be true—Obi on Allegations That He Bribed Oseni Rufai
Peter Gregory Obi, the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, has made a tweet on his official X handle about allegations against him that he bribed Oseni Rufai, a co-host on Arise TV.
The statement released by the former Anambra State governor read, “I do, however, need to clarify a few issues, especially since a third party is involved.
“There is a recent case where my name has been mentioned in a malicious and cheap blackmail against one of Nigeria’s best television presenters, Mr. Rufai, who has stood sternly”.
“For what is right and has challenged me fearlessly on some occasions while speaking truth to power. I have recently been mentioned as having bribed Mr. Oseni by financially sponsoring the burial of his father”.
He continued, saying, “Let me clearly state that this is a categorical lie. It is not true, cannot be true, and will never be true. Everyone who understands or follows my approach to things will attest to the fact that I do not give anyone money to promote my name.
“I have never and will never monetarily induce any journalist to speak or write in my favor.” When I am invited to birthday celebrations or funerals, people know that I do attend.
“Countless journalists, media personnel, the less privileged, the wealthy, etc., have all invited me to their occasions, and they will attest to the fact that I honor such invitations, especially when people are grieving”.
“I have never been to Rufai’s village. Even at the point of writing this, I do not know where he is from”, Obi concluded.
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