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Why I Served Food To Guests At Imo Event — Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi serving food at a party
The presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has addressed the public reaction to a viral video showing him serving food at a recent event, describing the act as a demonstration of leadership rooted in service, not spectacle.
Obi, in a statement posted on Sunday via his official X handle, clarified that his appearance at the Jubilee of Hope in Imo State was a private, low-profile event focused on promoting empathy and responsibility among the privileged.
He said he had not invited the media nor posted about the gathering himself, but third parties circulated images and footage that drew attention and criticism online.
According to Obi, the event was never about political showmanship but aimed to challenge societal norms by encouraging wealthy Nigerians to momentarily step away from their elevated status and serve the less privileged.
He emphasised that the gathering involved several distinguished individuals, including religious and corporate leaders, who also participated in serving food discreetly.
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The former Anambra State governor expressed surprise at the reactions trailing his actions, insisting that service to others is a natural part of his life.
He recounted similar behaviour during his time in office and noted that he maintains the same habits in his personal life, handling domestic chores and serving his guests without hired help.
Obi explained that he remained at the event longer than planned because many attendees had personally requested that he serve them.
He stressed that such gestures should not be seen as extraordinary, but as an expected standard of leadership.
He further urged public office holders and citizens to adopt service as a cultural norm and to actively support the vulnerable as part of building a more equitable society.
Obi tweeted, “My weekend activity of serving food at a special event has been generating interest, as expectedly, because leaders in our society have removed the service component in leadership.
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“It’s sounding strange that I was seen serving food to people. Let me be clear, that event was not about me. It was called the Jubilee of Hope, and its purpose is straightforward, to remind us all that true leadership is service, and that those who have must never forget those who do not.
“When I attended the Jubilee of Hope in Imo State, it was a private service event. I did not post about it, nor did I invite media coverage. Unfortunately, some third parties, completely outside of my team, shared photos and videos. As expected, the usual naysayers and paid agents went to work trying to twist something sincere into something political.
“But let me restate the heart of the matter, the Jubilee of Hope is designed for the rich to come down from their high places, even if just for a moment, and serve the poor, not as a show, but as a symbol of the society we must build. A society anchored on empathy, equity, and responsibility.
“I was not the only one who served that day. Many well-meaning and distinguished Nigerians also participated, people like Cardinal Onaiyekan, Senator Osita Izunaso, former Chairman of Seplat Plc, Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako, and many others, quietly and sincerely. It wasn’t about the cameras; it was about conscience.
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“I am genuinely surprised that this simple act has become a topic of discussion. As Governor, I always served others whenever we had events. Even now, in private life, I do not have house help. When guests visit my home, I serve them myself. I live simply, I sweep, I clean, because for me, humility is not a campaign strategy; it is a way of life.
“At the Jubilee of Hope, I stayed longer because many of the poor attendees requested that I serve them personally. I could not ignore them. That was the only reason. Otherwise, there was nothing special about what I did. Service is not special, it is expected.
“We cannot speak of building a New Nigeria while ignoring the hungry, the forgotten, and the poor. Events like this must not remain symbolic, they must become cultural. Public office holders, business leaders, and everyday citizens must unite in lifting others.
”Let us work together to build a country where hope is not seasonal, and dignity is not a privilege, but a right.”
(TRIBUNE)
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2027: Govs Decamping To APC Will Work Against You, Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against some of his appointments and governors decamping to the All Progressive Congress (APC) from other parties.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Primate Ayodele released a series of warnings to the president surrounding the Nigerian economy, insecurity, and several other issues.
He warned Tinubu to be careful, as they will use insecurity to disrupt his second-term ambition.
He also revealed that there are people in his government who are behind the insecurity, including those in Aso Rock.
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He also asked security operatives to be careful in October as insecurity will go beyond necessary levels in the month, while also advising him to crash the prices of food commodities.
“Tinubu should be careful, they will use insecurity to disrupt his second term in office. Let him try so well to reduce the price of commodities, but there is still hardship. There are still issues in security, some people in the military, security parastatals, and even the villa are behind it.
“Insecurity will go beyond necessary as from October, He needs to work on insecurity very well and make sure the price of rice, garri, and essential food commodities are crashed if otherwise, it will be difficult for him. He shouldn’t let anyone deceive him; all is not well.”
Speaking further, Primate Ayodele warned Tinubu to avoid making a wrong person the national chairman of the party because it can lead to the selling out of the APC. He also called on the military to work against bombings because it’s another strategy to destabilize the government.
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“You should also avoid picking the wrong person as the APC national chairman so that the party won’t be sold out. Don’t pick a party chairman based on eye service, there are names of people that shouldn’t be your party chairman. The official date for the convention will affect the party’s stand; it should be changed.
“He needs to work on the youths and do a lot of strategy work on them. He shouldn’t do a wrong negotiation to avoid some challenges. The military should start working on bombings because that’s another strategy to destabilize this government.”
Primate Ayodele advised Tinubu to be careful of political enemies pretending to be for him, while advising him to keep most of his strategies to himself.
“You should also watch important documentation in the villa, overhaul your security, and watch your presidential jet very well. You have a lot of political enemies within your party that are pretending, keep most of your strategies to yourself because there are coalition moles in the APC.”
Continuing, Primate Ayodele warned Tinubu not to trust governors decamping to the APC because some of them will work against him. He urged him not to dismiss the coalition because they are ready to fight till the end.
“Don’t trust these governors, not all of them love you or joined you because they love you, their intentions are not totally pure, you need to be very careful. The opposition is well equipped and ready, the way you are. You can only defeat them with four things.
“You are not seeing anything, some of your enemies are getting appointed in your government, and most of the business people you rely on will shut you down. You need to work very fast,” he added.
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BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead
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Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82 years at a clinic in London.
This was disclosed in a statement shared by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on his personal X account on Sunday.
“INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.
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“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.
“May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
Following the news of illness, his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, recently confirmed that the former president was receiving medical attention, but dismissed widespread claims suggesting he was in critical condition.
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JUST IN: APC Sweeps Lagos LG Polls, Wins 57 Chairmanship Seats
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the July 12 local government elections held across Lagos State, clinching all 57 chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats.
Announcing the results at a press briefing on Sunday, the Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Mobolanle Abidemi Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd.), confirmed the party’s dominant performance.
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“The All Progressives Congress won all the chairmanship seats in the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state,” she said.
“They also secured 375 out of the 376 councillorship seats in the Lagos LG polls. The only councillorship position not won by the APC was in Yaba LCDA, where the Peoples Democratic Party emerged victorious.”
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