Labour Party’s presidential candidate and former Anambra governor, Mr Peter Obi has distanced self from the viral campaign posters of himself on Muslim prayer mats.
Pictures of the mats went viral on social media, drawing the condemnation of Muslims whose religion frowns at the use of images on items of worship.
Although it is believed that the prayer mats were made by support groups to be shared as campaign souvenirs to potential Muslim voters.
However, Mr Peter Obi said the mats were not from his campaign team, declaring his “deep respect” for the Muslim faith.
“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,” the ex-governor tweeted.
