Peter Obi to supporters, Don’t attack Atiku, Wike, others

Former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, has urged his supporters to stop attacking other candidates and aspirants, stressing that, they must imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship.

Obi, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to Labour Party.

In a series of tweets on Sunday, Obi said the aim of their campaign should be targeted towards common good of Nigeria.

“It has been brought to my attention, and I have also observed that some of my numerous supporters are making personal attacks on other aspirants/candidates.

“Whilst thanking you for your support, which I sincerely value and appreciate, I humbly appeal that we all imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and avoid name-calling or personal attacks on other aspirants and candidates.

“The common goal is to make Nigeria better. Elections are a democratic contest and need not be adversarial,” he said.

Obi is expected to contest for the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Labour Party.