'My message was twisted' - Peter Obi clarifies 'don't send money home' comment

Presidential campaigner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has clarified his 'don't nonstop wealth home' remark to Nigerians successful the diaspora.

In a connection posted connected his verified X grip connected Tuesday, Obi said his connection was twisted.

He said the remittances of Nigerians successful the diaspora to wage for schoolhouse fees, infirmary bills, rent, and feeding expenses cannot beryllium taken for granted, adding that their patriotism and sacrifices merit profound respect.

The erstwhile Anambra authorities politician said helium has ne'er asked them to wantonness their loved ones, noting that his interest is that Nigeria should not stay a state wherever millions beryllium connected relatives overseas for basal survival.

"Even though my media bureau has issued a liable clarification connected the situation, I inactive find it indispensable to adhd my dependable to code the distortion of my connection by governmental opponents. My connection was twisted.

"I profoundly admit Nigerians successful the diaspora who enactment tirelessly and marque tremendous sacrifices to enactment their families backmost home.

"Political opponents whitethorn twist my message, but the information remains clear: I americium not asking Nigerians overseas to wantonness their families. I americium ad...