Sagir Koki, the House of Representatives member-elect for Kano Municipal, has denied ownership of the account that mimicked Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s conversation with Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel.
A parody account with the lawmaker’s name posted a photo of him handing over his Certificate of Return to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP).
The picture was captioned, “Thank You Daddy, Yess Daddy ❤️🙏”
#YesDaddy has been trending on social media since an online news platform, Peoples Gazette, leaked an audio of the conversation between Obi and Oyedepo.
Obi was heard in the audio pleading with Oyedepo to assist him in mobilizing Christian voters ahead of the election, particularly those in the North Central states of Kwara, Kogi, and Niger, declaring the election a religious war.
Throughout the conversation, the former governor of Anambra State was repeatedly told, “Yes Daddy.”
However, the incoming lawmaker distanced himself from the remark.
“My attention has been drawn to a fake Twitter account impersonating me and thereby spreading false information under my name. I wish to state categorically I have no any Twitter account and have not made any tweets on the platform.”
“I am therefore alarmed at the recent development where some media outlets have attributed their stories to the said fake Twitter handle. I wish to also reiterate the fact that I am currently fully focused on working toward fulfilling my campaign promises and delivering dividends of democracy to my constituents, and I will not be distracted