Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
News Special Report

Peter Obi Reacts To His Photo On Islamic Prayer Mat | READ MORE

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jul 01, 2022

Peter Obi Reacts To His Photo On Islamic Prayer Mat | READ MORE
Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate, has chided his supporters for printing his name on Islamic prayer mat.

READ ALSO: OUTSIDE THE BOX: OF MARKET FORCES AND FORCED MARKETS - BY ALEX OTTI

Obi in a tweet on his Twitter page cleared the air stating that the action was misguided and did not emanate from his campaign team.

READ ALSO: Why ICPC Is Prosecuting Mike Ozekhome Over a London Property Deal That Has Shaken Nigeria's Legal Circle | READ DETAILS

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Peter Obi's photo printed on prayer mat[/caption]

READ ALSO: Uturu Killings: Isuikwuato Lawmaker Hon. Lucky Johnson Condemns Attack, Commends Governor Otti's Swift Response

Campaign materials with images of Peter Obi have also been making the rounds since he emerged as the presidential candidate of LP.

READ ALSO: Mother's Day: Abia Government Liaison Officer Honours Women, Says Mothers Shape Future Leaders

However, Obi on Friday maintained that he respects the Muslim faith and is not in support of the action.

READ ALSO: Diogo Jota: Liverpool head coach Arne Slot pays tribute to 'very special' forward after fatal car accident

His tweet read, ÔÇØThe inclusion of my picture on the praying mat by a support group was misguided, even with the best of intentions. It didn't emanate from my campaign team. I have deep respect for the Muslim faith and indeed, for every other religion.

READ ALSO: 2023 PRESIDENCY: Comedian, Mr Macaroni Raises Alarm Over Threat To His Life, Family

ÔÇØWe will never mock any faith, ethnicity, or gender. We are one Nigeria.ÔÇØ

Related Stories

""

— Thompson Nsisongabasi

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member