Peter Obi Apologises to Muslims, Says Putting his Photo on Prayer Mat was ‘Misguided’

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Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in next year’s general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has dissociated himself from the trending picture of a Muslim prayer mat bearing his campaign photo.

Obi in a Twitter post today admitted the controversial souvenir was made by one of his numerous support groups, but without any input from his campaign team.

He referred to the actions of his supporters responsible for the souvenir as “misguided,” while expressing his regrets over the development.

Obi tweeted, “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 picture of the prayer mat drew widespread criticisms, especially from Muslim faithful who deemed it insensitive and insulting to their religion.