
Peter Obi, described as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has defended his attendance at the inauguration of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) campaign office, according to Naija News. He appeared alongside Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other figures at the commissioning event and offered justification for his presence at the gathering, which drew attention given the cross-party nature of his appearance.
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