Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate has fired back at the Minister of Works, David Umahi over the allegations of incitement leveled against him.
While speaking during a stakeholders meeting in Lagos on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, on the controversial Lagos-Calabar road project, Umahi accused Obi of inciting the people of the south-east against the Federal Government.
Earlier, Obi had earlier criticised the project describing it as “insensitive” and misplaced priority.
Responding to this during his meeting with stakeholders in Lagos, Umahi slammed Obi for his comments about the project.
David said when Obi was governor of Anambra State, he supported the demolition of buildings for road projects.
“When you condemn people you bring judgment upon yourself and that is what he has done,” Umahi said.
The minister further accused Obi of inciting uninformed Nigerians from the southeast region against the Federal Government.
He said, “I think he is inciting some of the south-east people that are not well informed.”
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However, in a series of tweets on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Obi replied Umahi, describing his claims against him as ‘baseless distractions.
The ex-governor of Anambra dismissed Umahi’s claim about incitement in his tweets.
Obi said Umahi’s allegations were aimed at destroying his character.
Peter Obi said he refused to partake in divisive politics, adding that his political aspiration is not based on any ethnic interest.
“Regarding allegations of incitement against the government, I firmly reject these unfounded accusations aimed at tarnishing my character.
“My focus is on fostering constructive dialogue and inclusivity, rather than engaging in divisive politics.
Claims of incitement are baseless distractions.
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I have always advocated for unity and advancement, refusing to partake in reactionary divisive politics.
“I refuse to be reduced to the level of those who wallow in ethnic politics.”
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