Flamingos: Bashir Ahmad disagrees with Peter Obi on allegations towards NFF

Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential spokesperson, has disagreed with the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, over his allegations towards the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

Obi, in an announcement titled ‘A New Dimension of Toxic Politics in Nigeria,’ alleged that he was prevented from greeting members of Nigeria’s Under-17 feminine soccer crew on the airport on Monday.

The former Anambra State governor stated he arrived on the airport that morning to board a flight to Enugu, the place he noticed the crew returning to the nation following their victory.

Obi stated he subsequently instructed his protocol officer, Jackie Wayas, to search out out whether or not he might strategy and welcome the gamers.

However, the NDC candidate claimed he was later knowledgeable that NFF officers had objected to the transfer, warning that they’d all lose their jobs if he approached the crew.

Reacting, Ahmad, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, faulted Obi’s interpretation of the incident, arguing that being denied entry to greet the soccer crew didn’t essentially quantity to political persecution.

He stated protocol, safety and administrative issues may need knowledgeable the choice.

Ahmad added that “Nigeria is bigger than any individual or political party. Let us prioritise facts and responsibility over narratives that unnecessarily inflame political tensions.

“A new Nigeria is possible, but not through perpetual political antagonism.”