The Peter Obi Media Office has rejected an ongoing, covert “whisper campaign” in Northern Nigeria aimed at damaging the political reputation of the former Anambra State Governor ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Office, Idris Zekeri Jnr, alleged that certain individuals were circulating false claims about Obi’s relationship with Northerners during his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
According to the media office, the claims are being circulated discreetly at gatherings in some Northern communities, with promoters allegedly relying on repetition rather than evidence to influence voters.
It said the alleged campaign had continued despite denials by Northern leaders in Anambra State, who, according to the statement, had affirmed that Obi was a strong supporter of the Northern community both while in office and after leaving office.
The statement read, “The Peter Obi Media Office has credible intelligence that some individuals are still conducting malicious whisper campaigns against the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, in northern rural areas.
“The circulation of this falsehood regarding Peter Obi’s relationship with Northerners during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State has persisted despite credible denials from Northern leaders in Anambra State, who have explicitly stated that Obi was, and remains, a vital supporter of theirs both in and out of office.
“Despite clear facts, some individuals continue covertly planting these false narratives at Northern gatherings, hoping repeated claims will eventually seem convincing.
“We challenge those behind this campaign to provide names, dates, records, and verifiable evidence supporting their allegations.
“They should cease hiding behind whispered accusations and political propaganda.
“Peter Obi governed Anambra State for all its residents, regardless of ethnicity or religion.
“His relationship with Nigerians from the North was not based on the falsehoods now being fabricated for political gain. The timing is revealing.
“As the 2027 election approaches, those unable to challenge Peter Obi on his competence, integrity, and public service record are resorting to the oldest political weapon—ethnic suspicion and misinformation.
“We urge our brothers and sisters in the North to seek facts, not rumours; evidence, not whispers; and policies, not propaganda.
“Nigeria cannot be rebuilt by weaponising lies that have long divided its people. Enough of the lies. Let the facts speak for a new Nigeria that is Possible.”
