The Digest:
Peter Obi, the former Anambra governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has addressed the viral videos showing him serving food at an event in Imo state, dismissing critics who saw it as politically motivated.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi reacted after videos of him serving food at the Jubilee of Hope event went viral.
- Critics labelled his actions as hypocritical and a political stunt ahead of 2027.
- Obi responded, explaining that the event’s purpose was to show leadership through service and empathy.
- The Jubilee of Hope promotes the idea of leaders serving the less privileged.
- Obi emphasized that many well-meaning Nigerians, like Cardinal Onaiyekan and Senator Osita Izunaso, also served at the event.
- He clarified that the event was private, with no media invitation, but photos were shared without his consent.
- Obi, emphasizing humility, shared that he serves guests at home and lives simply.
- The former governor called for a society based on equity, empathy, and responsibility.
Obi urged that service to others should be a societal norm, not a political tool, reflecting his vision for a society of empathy and equality.
Sources: Daily Post
