Presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has implored his supporters to show civility, decorum and restrain in their rhetorics as they campaign for his presidency
In a statement on Sunday, he warned them not to engage in campaign of calumny and desist from making personal attacks on other aspirants and candidates of the 2023 general election.
According to the 60-year-old politician, it has been brought to his attention that some of his reporters were attacking other aspirants and candidates.
While thanking his supporters for being on his side, he begged them to “imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship” and avoid name-calling his competitors.
According to him, elections are democratic and do not need to breed enemies.
He said, “It has been brought to my attention, and I have also observed that some of my numerous supporters are making personal attacks on other aspirants/candidates.
“Whilst thanking you for your support, which I sincerely value and appreciate, I humbly appeal that we all imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and avoid name-calling or personal attacks on other aspirants and candidates.
“The common goal is to make Nigeria better. Elections are a democratic contest and need not be adversarial.”