Wike's Aide Criticizes Peter Obi for Anthem Disrespect

Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, condemned Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), for disrespecting the National Anthem. This incident occurred during a town hall meeting in Lagos State on Thursday, where Obi and NDC supporters recited Nigeria's former national anthem, 'Arise O Compatriots,' indicating their rejection of the current anthem.

Olayinka expressed his views in a post on 𝕏, asserting that Obi is unaware of the consequences of disrespecting the National Anthem, as outlined in the 1999 Constitution. He emphasized that all citizens must obey the law, which includes respecting national symbols.

Olayinka criticized Obi and his supporters, linking them to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and suggesting that they disregard Nigerian laws. He quoted Section 24 (a) of the 1999 Constitution, which mandates respect for the National Anthem and other national symbols.