The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, said he never said that ‘No serious leader will go on rest’ , a statement which is now being ascribed to him by a section of the media.
A statement by his Special Adviser Media, Valentine Obienyem, denied Obi made such a statement.
He explained that after the LP candidate’s felicitation with the Muslim community in Awka, Anambra state Capital on Monday, as part of the Eid-el-fitr festivities at the Central Mosque, Obi was interviewed by some journalists who wanted to know why he continued to do things like this even when he is no longer in office.
According to him, Obi said: “For me, politics is not about the office; it’s about helping to get a better society. If you are in politics because of office, it’s wrong. Politics is about the good of the society. As I am living here, I am going to the hospital to support people in the hospital. That’s what politics is about.”
When the Reporter wondered why he is not on holiday like his colleagues In the Presidential race who went to rest, Obi responded thus, “Well, those who need rest should have rest. Those of us who don’t need rest should continue to work”
Said Obienyem: “One wonders, therefore, where the Reporter got his quote above or, is he part of making sure that the former Anambra State Governor is dragged into every controversy to distract attention and remove his focus on the issue and on the mission of rescuing Nigeria.”
He said the video of the interview is public for any further verification.
