Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga has accused the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections of hypocrisy.
Obi, had while reacting to the deportation of some Osun indigenes by the Lagos State government on Monday on his verified X account expressed shock over the development.
He noted: “I am deeply saddened and shocked by the recent reports of the deportation of citizens mostly of Osun State origin by Lagos State authorities. This is not merely a concern for Osun State but for all Nigerians who uphold the principles of unity, fairness, and justice.
“Every Nigerian, irrespective of their state of origin or place of residence, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Let us always remember that we are all Nigerians, united by a common destiny. And that it is our collective duty to uphold the values of unity, fairness,
“I implore all Nigerians to remain calm and vigilant as we await the outcome of the investigation. Meanwhile, the security agencies in Osun State are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of the deported youths.
“Together, let us strive for a Nigeria where every citizen is accorded dignity and respect, regardless of their background or place of origin or residence. A new and different Nigeria is indeed possible! Let us strive towards it in unity.”
Reacting, Onanuga who described Obi as “Deporter-in-Chief” said the former Governor of Anambra state started deportation in 2011.
TheHintsNews reports that when Obi was the governor of the state deported street beggars, especially children used by their parents to beg for alms. 29 of such women who displayed their children as strategy for getting alms were arrested in Awka and Onitsha, and repatriated to their home states; Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom states.
Onanuga stated: “Peter Obi started ‘deporting’ Nigerians in 2011. Peter Obi has displayed his incurable hypocrisy again over the decision of Lagos State to send some Osun citizens back home.
“Obi actually began ‘deportation’ of citizens in 2011, which Governor (Babatunde) Fashola copied in August 2013 by deporting some destitute from Anambra back home.
“Obi not only criticised Fashola, he doubled down by writing a protest letter to then President Goodluck Jonathan. Some 11 years after, the deporter -in-chief is playing hypocrite again.”