No private jet donated for my campaign – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the candidate of the opposition Labour Party (LP) on Sunday denied receiving a private jet donated for his presidential campaign.

Social media reports at the weekend claimed Theophilus Danjuma, a former minister of Defense, donated a private jet of his to the former Anambra governor for campaign.

Reacting to the report in a Twitter thread, Mr Obi denied receiving such a donation.

“Recently, several social media reports have alluded that some eminent Nigerians have donated their personal jets for my use during my campaign,” the opposition chief said. “In as much as I appreciate the expression of such hopes, I have never received any of such offer.

“I pray that those eminent Nigerians mentioned, are not unduly distracted by such social media utterances. May God Almighty bless those eminent Nigerians always,” he added.

The former Anambra governor is scheduled to kickstart his campaign on October 26 in Nasarawa State, bring it to an end in Abia State on December 14, 2022.