Adebanjo Faults Igbo Billionaires For Not Financially Backing Peter Obi

Date: 09-02-2023 2:28 pm (1 month ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo has expressed disappointment that Igbo billionaires are not financially supporting Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Adebanjo made the observation on Wednesday in Lagos State while speaking at the celebration of the life and times of the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor.
 
Adebanjo said there would be no Nigeria if Peter Obi is not voted into power on February 25. According to the elder statesman, voting for Peter Obi remained the best option for the country as its candidature was just, fair, and equitable and in respect of the agreement that binds Nigeria.
 
He stated that Obiozor had died when Nigerians were battling to save the country from the oppression of many years. “Forget Nigeria if you don’t vote for Obi. I am not boasting, and it is not a threat,” he said.
 
Adebanjo added: “These days, I don’t fancy those who talk about united Nigeria in peace without action to back it up. Many people, even among the Igbo, pay lip service to a united Nigeria because of their selfish interests; Obiozor was not one of them.
 
“Obiozor was a distinguished scholar, an ambassador par excellence, an intellectual of international repute, and a qualified and distinguished Nigerian. When you want to mention the people who give this country recognition and respect, how can you not mention George; he is one of our prides. He shouldn’t have gone now because we are in the middle of a great battle. Unfortunately, the Igbo are not giving Obi financial support.
 
“I am challenging you openly; you have not been giving Obi the financial support. Those of us supporting him are poor people. I know that you people are billionaires. This is the time to spend your money for a good cause. Obi must not suffer anything financially in this cause when he has you people. It is a great shame and that is one of the reasons I am missing Obiozor; a man of courage; a man who will call a spade a spade; very diplomatic, courageous and distinguished in character.
 
“I hope there are more of him in Igbo land, who will contribute to this struggle to keep Nigeria a united country in peace.”


Posted: at 9-02-2023 02:28 PM (1 month ago) | Hero
- kp45 at 9-02-2023 02:54 PM (1 month ago)
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Hmmm...
Posted: at 9-02-2023 02:54 PM (1 month ago) | Hero
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- gogoman at 9-02-2023 02:56 PM (1 month ago)
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billionaire are wise people... they don't invest in vanity projects  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 9-02-2023 02:56 PM (1 month ago) | Grande Master
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- OmoNobaUku at 9-02-2023 03:07 PM (1 month ago)
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Savvy and business minded Igbo men are not foolish like you. They know PG Obi CAN'T and WON'T win the election; so why would they throw their money down the drain? As you need a good lesson in politics despite your advanced age, please go and consult with the politically astute Dr Uzor Orji Kalu who himself smartly withdrew from purchasing APC expression of interest form for N100M. He is a man who gets it and who has a smart brain, unlike you demented two half Yoruba fools who are peddling Obi and giving the poor lad false hope.
Posted: at 9-02-2023 03:07 PM (1 month ago) | Gistmaniac
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- fineboy77 at 9-02-2023 03:33 PM (1 month ago)
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OBI no dey give shishi. Their money was neither needed nor solicited for.

Posted: at 9-02-2023 03:33 PM (1 month ago) | Hero
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- Allsense at 9-02-2023 04:24 PM (1 month ago)
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Pests that eats vegetables is part of the vegetable
Posted: at 9-02-2023 04:24 PM (1 month ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Sufferingandsmiling at 10-02-2023 12:27 PM (1 month ago)
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@gogoman, your MUMU-RITY & DISGUSTING-RITY NON BE HERE. JUST WATCH OUT TO SEE WHETHER E GO WORK FOR BARAWO ATIKU ( A NORTHERNER FROM THE SAME EVIL, DIRTY, DISGUSTING, SMELLING & UNEDUCATED ANIMALS TRIBE, CALLED FULANI ), TO TAKE OVER FROM UNA BASTARD SENIOR BROTHER, BUHARI. ALSO JUST
WATCH  OUT TO SEE WHETHER E GO WORK FOR OLE TINUBU ( MUSLIM- MUSLIM TICKET), TO TAKE OVER FROM UNA WORST PRESIDENT EVER, BUHARI. I NON WAN ENTER MANY REASONS FOR THEIR BODY. UNA GO SEE WETIN GO HAPPEN IF NON BE OUR OBIDIENT OBIDATTI. JUST TWO WEEKS TO GO. OBI OR DIVISION.
Posted: at 10-02-2023 12:27 PM (1 month ago) | Newbie
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- Sufferingandsmiling at 10-02-2023 12:40 PM (1 month ago)
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@omonobauku, I GO LEAVE YOU FIRST. JUST TRY DO LIKE SHEEP AGAIN. you KNOW SAY 1% OF SENSE NON DEY SHEEP HEAD. TRY DO ANY SHEEP THING AGAIN SHA IDIOT.
Posted: at 10-02-2023 12:40 PM (1 month ago) | Newbie
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- nikiniki at 10-02-2023 04:54 PM (1 month ago)
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The fact is, Obi is being supported by these billionaires but they are not politicians. Did you see any Northerner come out to say Aliko supported him? They must protect their business empire and that goes for some popular personalties. Obi won't be the President of the south but of Nigeria. If there's is no inclusion of all regions, it will be difficult for him to win. He needs the 20% in the least from the north!
Posted: at 10-02-2023 04:54 PM (1 month ago) | Gistmaniac
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