A report by PodiumReporters.com claims that Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate Peter Obi has agreed to a deal to clear the path for the emergence of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar at the presidential polls.
Our fact-checking shows that this claim is FALSE.
Here is what we know…
Valentine Obienyem, Mr. Peter Obi’s media aide has debunked the claim as false.
“His Excellency Peter Obi is fully in the race,” Obienyem affirmed.
Similarly, Mr. Paul Ibe, Media Aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has debunked that, saying such a pact is unknown to them.
Conclusion
There is NO EVIDENCE to prove that Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has agreed to a deal to clear the path for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s emergence at the polls. The report by PodiumReporters.com as shared by the Labour Minister of State on his Twitter is therefore FALSE.
