Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi has denied reports alleging that he bribed a Nigerian television presenter, Rufai Oseni.
Rufai of Arise Television was recently accused of receiving bribe from the former Anambra State governor with the aim of promoting his good reputation.
It was alleged that Obi had financially sponsored the burial of Rufai’s father, which stimulated the tie between the duo.
But in a statement tweeted on his page on Monday, Obi declared that the report had no element of truth.
According to Obi, Rufai is a television presenter who sternly speaks truth to power, including himself.
The statement further read: “Anyone who has followed my corporate and political life knows that I always stay on issues, with my focus on finding solutions to societal challenges and ameliorating the suffering of the people.
“I do, however, need to clarify a few issues, especially since a third party is involved.
“There is a recent case where my name has been mentioned in a malicious and cheap blackmail against one of Nigeria’s best Television presenters, Mr. Rufai Oseni, who has stood sternly for what is right and has challenged me fearlessly on some occasions while speaking truth to power.
“I have recently been mentioned to have bribed Mr. Rufai Oseni by financially sponsoring the burial of his father.
“Let me clearly state that this is a categorical lie. It is not true, cannot be true and will never be true. Everyone who understands or follows my approach to things will attest to the fact that I do not give anyone money to promote my name”.
