Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has described the viral pictures of him meeting with the President of the United States, Mr. Donald J. Trump and MC Oluomo, as fake and doctored.
He made the clarification in a statement issued on Wednesday morning, which a copy was obtained by Diaspora Digital Media.
The former Governor of Anambra State said he has not met Trump recently, nor had any such meeting with MC Oluomo.
According to Obi, these fabrications underscore the persistent dangers of fake news and disinformation in the society.
He noted that they are not only misleading but deliberately designed to confuse, misguide, and distract the public.
Obi in the statement further urged Nigerians and the international community to remain vigilant, verify information before sharing, and resist the culture of propaganda that undermines truth and integrity.
The statement reads: “My attention has been drawn to some pictures currently circulating on social media, falsely portraying meetings I never had. One of such images purports to show me with US President Donald Trump, alongside a fabricated claim that he praised me. Another seeks to depict me with MC Oluomo in his office.
“Let me state categorically that both pictures are fake and doctored, and the accompanying stories are entirely false. I have not met Mr Trump recently, nor have I had any such meeting with MC Oluomo.
“These fabrications highlight the persistent dangers of fake news and disinformation in our society. They are not only misleading but deliberately designed to confuse, misguide, and distract the public. Nigerians and the international community must remain vigilant, verify information before sharing, and resist the culture of propaganda that undermines truth and integrity.
“For the avoidance of doubt, if I had such meetings, I would have personally made them public on my X handle. My politics has never been about seeking praise or cheap publicity; it is about confronting the real problems of Nigeria and working towards solutions grounded in integrity, accountability, and transparency.
*My politics is strictly focused on addressing the plight of the suffering Nigerians, by tackling insecurity, rule of law, education, healthcare, and pulling millions out of poverty.”