Obi’s Followers Give Him ‘Licence To Lie’ — Presidency

The Presidency has accused supporters of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress( NDC) Peter Obi of giving him what it described as a “licence to lie,” alleging that they defend him even when his claims are challenged with facts.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the allegation in a series of posts on his X handle while reacting to the latest response by the Anambra State Government to statements attributed to Obi.
Onanuga said Obi’s supporters appeared to apply different standards to him, arguing that claims made by the former governor were often defended by his followers even when they were disputed.
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