The All Progressives Congress (APC) has apparently employed young Nigerians, known as “10k data boys,” to disparage Mr. Peter Obi and to improve the party’s online presence in the face of a complete breakdown in the government system. This strategy has raised political concerns. These people, who are frequently referred to as “online urchins and ragamuffins,” will be entrusted with advancing the party’s mission and refuting opposing viewpoints on social media, according to those familiar with the situation.
They received detailed instructions on how to use propaganda and disinformation to attack their most ardent opponent, H.E. Peter Obi. Social media’s role in politics and the morality of hiring people to influence online conversation have come under scrutiny as a result of this growth. Critics contend that this strategy may result in the dissemination of false information and the swaying of public opinion.
One thing is for sure: social media’s influence on Nigerian politics will only increase as the country’s political climate changes.
Five Points Raised Against Peter Obi
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Peter Obi must be promoted as an ethnic candidate with an ethnic agenda and stopped from being established as a national phenomenon.
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The credibility of Peter Obi must be constantly challenged and he must be publicized as a habitual liar with a movement based on lies.
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The story of Obi’s achievements as Governor of Anambra State must be re-told to establish that he was a failure in government.
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The frugality for which Mr. Obi is known and which is one of his major selling points must be reinterpreted as incurable stinginess.
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Continue to repeat that Peter Obi has no structure and that the election cannot be won on social media, with the aim of destroying the confidence of his supporters.
