2023: Atiku, Tinubu’s camp 'fight' over Peter Obi’s massive rally in Lagos

The reported success of Peter Obi's rally in Lagos has generated some reactions from social media and led to the exchange of words between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu.

With the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi bringing his campaign to Lagos, supporters of the former Anambra governor who are popularly called Obidients embarked on a road walk from Lekki-Epe expressway to the Tafawa balewa Square in Lagos.

The rally was said to have caused a massive traffic gridlock along the Lekki-Epe expressway.

Reacting, Tinubu-Shettima Director of Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga accused Obi of conducting an uncivilized campaign.

In a tweet, Onanuga accused Obi of causing discomfort to the people of Lagos State.

Onanuga wrote: “Peter Obi and his supporters are doing a road walk in Lagos, causing massive traffic jam on the ever busy Lekki-Epe expressway.

“His rally is at TBS on the island. But he chose to cause discomfort to Lagosians. An uncivilized way to campaign in our city.”

However, Atiku’s spokesman, Phrank Shaibu wondered why Onanuga should complain about Obi’s rally.

Shaibu recounted how MC Oluomo prevented Christians from going to church when he had a walk for Tinubu on October 9, 2022.

He queried Onanuga if Atiku and Obi complained about MC Oluomo’s action.

“@officialABAT’s ailment appears communicable! Did #MC Oluomo not prevent #christian worshippers from going to church when he held a walk for Tinubu on Sunday October 9, 2022?

“Did the @atiku or @PeterObi supporters complain? @OfficialAPCN & moslem/moslem ticket,” he tweeted.

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