We categorically say that blocking our account, or any manner of repression, will in no way stop us from supporting the Obi-Datti 2023 mandate
The Federal Government has moved to frustrate the Presidential ambition of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the 2023 Presidential race.
The bank account of one of Obi-Datti’s support groups was blocked by a yet-to-named Federal Government Agency.
This was revealed by the supporters of Obi and Datti-Ahmed under the aegis of TBN Global Leadership, which runs the crowd-funding account.
According to the group, it was notified by Keystone Bank PLC, the host of the account, that it has been blocked by the Government.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, signed by its Spokesperson, Danjuma Garba Musa, the Group described the move by the Federal Government as brazen political persecution.
It lamented: “We see this development as an act of political persecution, suppression and intimidation from the powers-that-be to stop this youth-driven grassroots movement from carrying out activities protected by the Constitution.
“TBN is a socio-political movement and a non-governmental organization made up of well-meaning patriotic Nigerians, actively engaged in promoting good governance and democratic ideals in Nigeria.
“It is our core value to support competent and credible candidates during elections leveraging the energy of youths who will determine electoral outcomes at all levels irrespective of Political Party.
“Against the 2023 General elections, TBN Global Leadership has endorsed Mr Peter Obi and his running mate, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed of the Labour Party as the most credible and competent candidates.
“TBN has publicly solicited and equally received donations for the sole purpose of funding grassroots activities to support the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign activities.
“We categorically say that blocking our account, or any manner of repression, will in no way stop us from supporting the Obi-Datti 2023 mandate.”
It asked donors to bear with them on the situation until it is sorted out. It also appealed to the relevant authorities to urgently unblock the account.