New Video of Peter Obi Serving Food and Drinks to Political Allies Attracts Reactions
- A video of Peter Obi serving food and drinks to allies sparked mixed reactions on social media, with supporters praising his humility and critics calling it performative
- Dr Yunusa Tanko shared the footage, calling it a sign of genuine servant leadership, but some users accused him of exaggerating the act for political gain
- While critics dismissed the gesture as staged, others admired Obi’s style as a contrast to typical Nigerian politicians, highlighting his humble approach
A recently shared video of Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, personally serving food and drinks to his political allies has sparked varied reactions on social media.
Recall that Obi trended on social media after a video showed him humbly serving food to guests at an event in Umuchima, Imo state.
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He was seen carrying a tray of food and moving from table to table, personally dishing meals to attendees.
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However, in a new video, posted on X (formerly Twitter) by Dr Yunusa Tanko, Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, shows Obi moving from one guest to another, handing out food and drinks in what many have interpreted as a show of humility.
Tanko, who shared the footage, praised the former Anambra governor’s act, describing it as genuine servant leadership.
"This is the hallmark of a good and servant leadership, one who serves the people, even his staff. It is not for the show, it's naturally inbuilt. Obidients, let’s stay focused. PO is coming. A New Nigeria is POssible," Tanko tweeted.
Mixed reactions trail the video
The video, however, divided opinions across social media, with some lauding Obi’s humility while others criticised the scene as unnecessary and performative.
A user with the handle @stqinless_ criticised the women in the room, writing:
“A woman is sitting down there and you let a 66-year-old man be serving you food. Courtesy demands that you reject and take it from him. Would you watch your 66-year-old father serve food like this?”
Another user, @joe_Nwakaibeya, dismissed the scene entirely:
“This so-called humility is merely a disguise and a form of eye service… like observing a scripted Nollywood scene, meticulously choreographed for appearances rather than substance.”
Critics accuse Obi’s supporters of exaggeration
Some users also took shots at Dr Tanko for sharing the video, accusing him of overhyping a mundane act.
“God abeg o! This Tanko dude is a problem. Who sent you to post this nonsense?” said @enyola.
“Are you guys not tired of this Africa Magic?” added @de_generalnoni. “Why not show us where he is washing your car?”
Another commenter, @AshShakur0, addressed Tanko directly:
“Dr, God will judge you on this o. You call this malicious and dubious display the hallmark of servant leadership—all because of political gain?”
While some voices were harsh, others admired Obi’s action, drawing comparisons to what they called the aloofness of other Nigerian politicians.
@afrisagacity tweeted:
“Leadership is not rocket science—no be Peter Obi kind of leadership o. His style is to Nigerian politicians what launching a starship is to an apprentice mechanical engineer.”
Peter Obi asked to pull out of 2027 presidential race
Previously, Legit.ng reported that a former member of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Mr Jude Idimogu, has urged Mr Peter Obi to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Idimogu, who is the Deputy Leader of Ndigbo in the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made this appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.
Source: Legit.ng
