A fresh controversy has erupted online following a viral post alleging that Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, is using the identity of his late brother.
The claim, which surfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was made by user @Mayordavid_9 (Mayowa-David), who wrote:
“BREAKING NEWS: Peter Obi is using the identity of his late brother. — Labour Party reveals. Watch video below.”
The post, which included a video clip attributed to Chigozirim Aliyu Emeakayi, quickly gained traction, amassing hundreds of views and sparking heated discussions among users.
Reacting to the shocking allegation, another user, @PerpyR (Caroline Mojirade), dismissed it outright, saying,
“Na lie jare! Na now dem just know 😳.”
Another commenter, @R_Oladele97 (iconoclast), weighed in, asking,
“The same brother who owns the Ikeja property?”
User @Halimat1208 (Halimat) simply responded with a string of laughing emojis, while @deuceslamba77 (brandzt) tagged security agencies, writing,
“@PoliceNG @OfficialDSSNG.”
As of the time of this report, neither Peter Obi nor the Labour Party has issued an official response to the circulating video or the allegations contained in it.
The video’s authenticity and the context of the alleged statement credited to the Labour Party remain unverified. However, the post has continued to stir widespread reactions and debates on Nigerian social media spaces.