The Peter Obi Media Office has dismissed calls by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s spokesperson for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to respond to documents released by the Anambra State Government.

The media office described the call as laughable and shameless, insisting that Obi would not be drawn into what it described as exchanges with political surrogates.

In a statement signed by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr, on September 16, the media office said Obi was focused on engaging directly with Nigerians as he seeks their support ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“Peter Obi is on the road, meeting Nigerians, listening to their concerns, and asking for their mandate directly,” the statement said.

The office said Obi would not be distracted by individuals speaking on behalf of political leaders, adding that his campaign would remain focused on the concerns and aspirations of Nigerians.

It said the former Anambra State governor would continue to engage citizens directly rather than participate in what it described as “endless exchanges with political proxies.”

“Our campaign is about the people, not political noise,” the statement added. The media office maintained that Obi’s priority was to hear Nigerians, understand their challenges and present his vision for what it described as a better Nigeria.

It further said the mandate being sought by Obi belonged to the people and would therefore be sought directly from them.

“The mandate belongs to the people, and it will be sought from the people, not negotiated through proxies,” the statement said.

The office also said Obi would remain focused on issues including the hardship facing Nigerians, their hopes and concerns, and the future they desire. “Let the surrogates talk. Obi will keep walking, meeting, and listening to Nigerians,” it said. (Nigerian Tribune)