Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the general public to ignore promises of online giveaways in the form of cash gifts, airtime, and other material items advertised in his name.
He said in a statement on Saturday signed by his media aide Valentine Obienyem that he is not involved in any such schemes.
Obi emphasised that he does not participate in sharing freebies online.
He said that instead he is focused on working for the nation’s betterment by investing in critical areas such as health, education, and poverty alleviation.
He noted that these fraudulent schemes increased as his 63rd birthday approached, with many promising substantial birthday packages in his name to deceive innocent Nigerians.
“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.
He urged Nigerians to remain law-abiding and prayerful for God’s divine intervention in the nation, while reiterating his commitment to building a new Nigeria.
