Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has debunked reports making the rounds that he has been picked as Vice Presidential aspirant to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who has declared interest in running for the presidency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking through his media aide, Val Obienyem on Thursday, Obi described the reports as “mere speculation” and the “figment of the imagination” of the writers.
“When I read the story in the papers and on social media, knowing full well that no presidential candidate has discussed such issue with him (Obi ), I exclaimed and said ‘ Who is the author of this mischief ?’’’
“ I immediately brought the news to the attention of my boss who is rounding off his engagements in the UK and the USA.
“ He was equally surprised that such speculation should be on at this time when the pre -occupation of all Nigerians should be how to end the killings in parts of the country and return the country back to sanity,” The Punch quoted him as saying.
He enjoined Nigerians to disregard the story and urged the media to always verify stories before going to press.
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