Politicians have different methods to woo electorates during electioneering campaigns, however campaign posters of the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi on the mats that went viral, had elicited condemnation especially Muslims whose religion frowns at the use of images on items of worship.
The said prayer mats were made by support groups to be shared as campaign souvenirs to potential Muslim voters which elicited mixed reactions, especially on social media platforms.
Though, Obi was quick to react and has since issued a disclaimer against the campaign posters; but, many however faulted and condemned the now-viral images.
Obi, while reacting on his Twitter page, disassociated himself against the campaign posters stating that the mats were not from his campaign team.
“The inclusion of my picture on the praying mat by a support group was misguided, even with the best of intentions It didn’t emanate from my campaign team. I have deep respect for the Muslim faith and indeed, for every other religion. We will never mock any faith, ethnicity or gender. We are one Nigeria” he said.
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