LABOUR Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted to the allegation by the Federal Government that he is trying to incite insurrection over the outcome of the presidential election.

The Federal Government, through Minister of Information and culture, Lai Mohammed, had accused Obi of treason.

In a tweet on Tuesday, April 4, Obi denied the accusation, describing the allegations as “malicious” and “fictitious.”

He said the allegation was part of attempts by political opponents to “demarket” him.

The ICIR reported that the Minister of Information, Mohammed, had while speaking with some media organisations in the United States, accused Obi of treason and attempting to incite insurrection over the outcome of the presidential election.

The minister called Obi “desperate and undemocratic” while describing his actions as treacherous.

Responding to the accusation, Obi said he has never tried to undermine or sponsor an action against the Nigerian state.

It is most unfortunate that these consistent efforts to portray me quite contrary to what I am, and my core values, is coming from such high quarters. Minister Lai accusing me of stoking insurrection is totally malicious and fictitious.

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 4, 2023

“Those initiating these actions have increasingly used their official positions and agents to make false allegations against me,” he said. 

The former governor of Anambra State denied campaigning based on ethnicity or religion for the presidential election.

The LP candidate noted that he has been committed to “due process” even in his effort to get redress in court.

“I am on record, as always, advocating for peace and issue-based campaign and never campaigned based on ethnicity or religion. I am committed to due process and presently seeking redress in court.

“I urge those engaged in this demarketing process to stop presenting Nigeria in such a bad light. Our future generations deserve a new Nigeria where they can live a secure and decent life like their counterparts in other climes. It is possible,” Obi added.