Following the tweet by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Party Obi, Netizens have fingered the popular social media influencer, and owner of Saharareporters, Omoyele Sowore, as the “Blackmailer in Chief” being referred to in the tweet.
Peter Obi tweeted, “It’s obvious that the biggest business for blackmailers now is talking about Peter Obi from every negative perspective. Even my solemn spiritual trip to Rome has been twisted into yet another blackmail campaign by merchants paid ostensibly to propagate anything negative against Obi.
“One such individual, whose entire life revolves around blackmail, falsely claimed that I went to Rome to have a private meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding a purported ₦225 billion debt crisis involving Fidelity Bank. These claims are not only baseless, malicious, but entirely false.
“Let me categorically state that I have never sought an audience with, nor met, President Tinubu since he assumed office, except about 1 minute meeting at the arena of Saint Peter’s Basilica Rome during the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, where I was seated behind, and had to respectfully greet him, and other dignitaries present.
“I was previously in Rome on the 9th of May for the lying in state of Pope Francis. Immediately after the mass and exchanging pleasantries, I went straight from Vatican City to London, and then back to Nigeria.
“The self-proclaimed “blackmailer-in-chief” and others who thrive on spreading pain and falsehoods have also claimed that I own Fidelity Bank. For the record, I do not. Throughout my career, I have served as Chairman/Director of 3 banks/Financial institutions, of which Fidelity is one of them. Fidelity has over 500,000 shareholders, none of whom hold a majority stake. What this blackmailer seeks is to harm these hard-working Nigerians and cause them needless distress.
“To those peddling these falsehoods, and engaging in blackmail, I offer a simple prayer: May God grant you the virtues of gratitude and understanding to know that we came here with nothing and will go with nothing, that they cannot profit from their evil ways.
“A new Nigeria is POssible.”
Reacting to the tweet, X user @FlexxRichie posted the picture of the former presidential candidate holding corn with Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cap on his head.
Another X user, @Generalsnow_ reacted “Why you dey reply Sowore na, na our mate. He’s just an ordinary twitter banger boy. Zero Electoral Value. Greatly stupid and irrelevant.”
“Dem Yab Blackmailer @YeleSoworefinish dem still no even mention him name to help his Promo. Fake News Newspaper owner. Na so he jammed Christian’s and Muslims in Nigeria heads together 2 days ago and it was actually Fake News,” @n6oflife6
@POTFRNG tweeted, “So now a spiritual trip to Rome becomes blackmail material? The desperation is insane. Peter Obi went to honor a solemn occasion, not to hold secret meetings. But of course, when you fear a man’s integrity, you resort to lies. Obi doesn’t own Fidelity Bank. He’s never begged for political favors. He’s not hiding. He’s just everything the corrupt system fears: honest, competent, and accountable. Keep lying. Keep spinning. You’re only proving why Nigeria needs a new direction and why Peter Obi is leading that charge.”
“Peter Obi, I take 5years out of your haters to add to your life for not mentioning that SUG president name. I’m more than proud of you … A new Nigeria is POssible and those that don’t want it will end in grave when it happens Insha Allah,” @Dangbamanager reacted.
@TheOraclesaid tweeted, “Dear HE Peter Obi. Thanks for taking your time to respond and try to clear some misunderstandings surrounding your visit to Rome for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV and the meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, I wouldn’t have responded to individuals if I were in your shoes. I strongly believe that there are more pressing national and local issues to tackle in Nigeria than responding to individuals. You can face more important issues relating to the crisis in your Labour Party (LP), the insecurity and economy related issues in Nigeria. Please I would suggest that you kindly leave that job of tackling individuals to your supporters.”
