Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, has responded to reports that security forces intend to accuse former presidential candidate Peter Obi with corruption before the general election in 2027.
Tanko clarified in an interview that the former governor of Anambra has no criminal history and has never been charged with corruption by the Department of State Services (DSS) or the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He clarified this in response to allegations that suggested Peter Obi and other prominent opposition figures in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would be arrested in connection with the purported persecution and hardships of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Other prominent figures mentioned to be on the watchlist included former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
Tanko, however, maintained that Peter Obi and his supporters would not be intimidated.
He said, “Long ago, it has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Peter Obi would be as clean as a whistle and that has already been established by Nigerians and even the security apparatus.
“So, we have been preparing ourselves for the extra measures that this government will take, because we know that this government will stop at nothing to manipulate, intimidate, coerce and harass any of their opposition to establish their grip on Nigeria. This we have already established.
“So, we are ready, and we are waiting because if they decide to go that route, they will have to answer to the Nigerian people. That’s the best I can say.
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On whether Obi’s camp suspected a broader plot to manipulate the 2027 polls in favour of the ruling party, Tanko alleged that the process had already begun.
“Already the rigging has started. What are you talking about? From the laws that they’ve approved, they are trying to legitimise their criminality. That’s what they are trying to do.
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