Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has explained why he was seen serving food at a recent event in Imo State—a gesture that has since sparked mixed reactions online.
Speaking in a personal statement, Obi clarified that the act was not staged or politically motivated but a sincere expression of leadership through service. The event, called Jubilee of Hope, was a private outreach program focused on reminding society that leadership must be grounded in compassion and humility.
“It wasn’t about me,” Obi said. “The purpose of Jubilee of Hope is to remind us all that true leadership is service, and that those who have must never forget those who do not.”
According to Obi, the event was not covered by his team nor publicized by him. Photos and videos that later trended were shared by others, which he says led to critics misinterpreting his actions.
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“I am genuinely surprised this simple act became a topic,” he added. “As a governor, I served others at events. In my private life, I still serve my guests myself. I sweep, I clean—humility is not a campaign strategy; it’s how I live.”
Obi noted that he was not alone in the act of service. Other respected figures such as Cardinal Onaiyekan, Senator Osita Izunaso, Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako, and others also participated without seeking attention.
He explained that many poor attendees requested that he serve them personally, which made him stay longer. “I could not ignore them. That was the only reason.”
Obi emphasized that service should not be seen as something extraordinary. “Service is not special—it is expected,” he said. He concluded by calling for a society where dignity and empathy become cultural norms, not exceptions.
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