Obi described the report as false and misleading, insisting that he has consistently advocated improved welfare, equipment, protection and motivation for members of the Nigerian security forces.
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has denied a report claiming that he advised Nigerian soldiers to reject any salary increase until after the 2027 general elections.
Obi described the report as false and misleading, insisting that he has consistently advocated improved welfare, equipment, protection and motivation for members of the Nigerian security forces.
In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday and titled, “I Never Said Military Should Reject Salary Increase,” Obi said the claim attributed to him was “entirely untrue.”
“I wish to address a recent report that falsely attributes a statement to me, suggesting that Nigerian soldiers should refuse any salary increments until after the elections,” Obi stated.
