You lied, Obi never offered you anything – Journalist counters Adeyanju’s claims

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Renowned journalist, author, and columnist Ike Abonyi has refuted claims by social media activist Deji Adeyanju, who alleged that the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, offered him money for support.

Abonyi, who was present during the meeting between Obi and Adeyanju ahead of the elections, described Adeyanju’s accusations as false.

In a statement on Friday, Abonyi clarified that Obi made no monetary or material offers during their three-hour discussion, contrary to Adeyanju’s social media claims.

“I was at the meeting Deji had with Obi and was there all through. None of the things Deji claimed ever happened. No money was offered during or after the meeting, and there was no promise of any to the best of my knowledge,” Abonyi said.

The journalist also recalled how, in July 2022, Adeyanju had suggested that Obi might consider accepting a position from APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu, another claim Abonyi had privately challenged at the time.

Abonyi explained that the purpose of the meeting he arranged was to explore Adeyanju’s potential candidacy for the AMAC House of Representatives seat under the Labour Party, not to offer any inducements.

“It would be unfair to my conscience as a Christian and a journalist to allow Deji Adeyanju to continue with this false narrative. Obi simply shared his life and political journey as he has always done publicly. Nothing more,” he added.

Abonyi also expressed his disappointment that Adeyanju, now a lawyer, would resort to what he called “a journey of blackmail,” urging him to prioritize truth and integrity if he wants to succeed in his profession.

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