2023: Opposition Parties Have Adopted Trolling, Fake News Strategy — Peter Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has alleged that the campaign for the forthcoming election is now wrought with a negative strategy adopted by the opposition.

Speaking via his official Twitter handle on Thursday, the former Anambra State Governor that it has become obvious that other parties have resorted to trolling, fake news, and misinformation on social media.

According to Obi, after engaging in the above, those responsible would proceed to blame it on the Labour Party.

"As we approach the official kick-off of the 2023 election campaign, it has become evident that the opposition has adopted a negative strategy of trolling and insinuating fake news and misinformation in the social media space and blaming the Labour Party.

"Its presidential candidate and their supporters of same. We remain resolute in our commitment to an issue-based and clean campaign.

"We will also rebuff all such ploys of deceit and calumny meant to create disaffection among Nigeria's voting population, who desire credible leadership change", he stated.

As we approach the official kick off of the 2023 election campaign, it has become evident that the opposition have adopted a negative strategy of trolling and insinuating fake news and misinformation in the social media space and blaming the Labour Party,

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) August 18, 2022

its presidential candidate and their supporters of same. We remain resolute in our commitment to an issue-based and clean campaign.

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) August 18, 2022

We will also rebuff all such ploys of deceit and calumny meant to create disaffection among Nigeria's voting population, who desire credible leadership change. - PO

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) August 18, 2022