A storm of controversy has engulfed the campaign team of Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party‘s candidate in the recent presidential election, following allegations that a significant sum of money donated to support his campaign was illicitly diverted. An unidentified associate within Obi’s circle is accused of pocketing N60 million (around $145,000), funds that were intended to bolster Obi’s electoral campaign.
The issue came to public attention via a series of posts by @MissPearls, a fervent advocate for Peter Obi, on her X (previously known as Twitter) profile this Sunday. She alleged that despite a generous N60 million donation meant to aid Obi’s presidential aspirations, a so-called “greedy middle man” managed to intercept and misappropriate the entire sum. This revelation has reportedly prompted Peter Obi to demand the return of the misused funds to the original donor, underlining his commitment to fighting corruption within his ranks.
This incident casts a shadow over the campaign’s previously claimed ethos of integrity and accountability, posing a challenge to the moral high ground Peter Obi and his team have aimed to maintain. The Labour Party, which has positioned itself as a bastion against corrupt practices, now faces the task of addressing these allegations internally to preserve its credibility among supporters and the broader electorate.
While the spokesperson for Obi’s campaign, Yunusa Tanko, has not confirmed the specifics of the incident, he emphasized Obi’s consistent call for transparency and accountability regarding campaign finances. According to Tanko, Obi insists on thorough accounting for all contributions and donations, a policy that has now brought these allegations to light, reaffirming the need for strict adherence to ethical fundraising practices within political campaigns.
