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The Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has raised alarm over some misleading pictures and stories currently circulating in various social media platforms, where he was purported to be in a meeting with the President of America, Donald Trump and M.C Oluomo,  a Chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in his office, respectively.

Obi, known for his forthright approach to issues, in a post on his social media handle yesterday, said, “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 the 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, while 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”.