List of Regions and Amounts Donated by Obi, South East Highest
- Peter Obi donated ₦576 million to social causes from January to July 2025, with the South East getting the biggest share
- The North West and North Central each received ₦60 million, while the North East had the lowest allocation at ₦6 million
- Supporters say Obi’s donations reflect his social commitment, but critics warn it may reinforce regional bias
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has directed significant personal donations toward social intervention projects across Nigeria, with the South East receiving the largest slice.
Fresh figures released by data firm Statisense show that between January and July 2025, Obi spent a total of N576 million supporting charitable and social initiatives nationwide.
Source: Twitter
South-East tops list of Obi's donation recipients
A breakdown of the donations by geopolitical zone reveals a clear focus on Obi’s native South East, which received ₦415 million, about 72% of the entire sum.
The North West and North Central followed distantly, each getting ₦60 million, while the South South received ₦35 million. The North East had the least allocation at ₦6 million.
Online commentators say the numbers reflect both Obi’s commitment to philanthropy and the reality of regional priorities shaped by his political and personal background.
Since the conclusion of the 2023 presidential election, Obi has kept a steady presence in public life largely through philanthropy, social engagement and issue-based commentary.
Though the donations span multiple sectors, including health, education and direct community support, the figures show that the South East, which overwhelmingly supported him during the election, remains the main beneficiary.
"If Obi becomes President, it's the Yoruba people who would suffer the most," a Nigerian commented on X (formerly Twitter).
Nigerians react to Obi's beneficiary list
Many Nigerians have dropped their takes on the list showing which of the Nigerian regions has benefited most from Obi's benevolent donations. Below are some of the reactions as seen on X;
@drezeeric_eze said:
"Charity begins at home ! SW have Otedolar , Tinubu and many people on Forbes! Everyone in SW is rich! Also they have sworn not to collect anything from Igbos. All their schools are brand new and Harvard standard!"
@truebenny001 said:
"Imagine if all the politicians have the decency to donate their personal money to education and healthcare in their regions, instead of buying wheelbarrows and calling it empowerment."
@ibirogba2000 commented:
"Tribal bigotry by donation from Obi.."
@gudboyezay26 said:
"His own money u are detailing it. Dont worry u will see ur waterloo soon. Someone own personal money."
@de_generalnoni:
Obi still carry beegotry to Yorubas in giving 🤣😂. Even we wey no dey politics dey do giveaways to SE here… We must do everything to ensure this guy does not sit in Aso rock!"
@smartakukoma said:
"The one he donated outside his zone wey dem wan Lynch am through assassination abeg make he focus on his place oo.. before dem kpai him. Since your statisense is now analysing personal donation."
Cleric curses politicians in Peter Obi’s presence
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a viral video capturing a powerful supplication by renowned Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Alkali Salihu Zaria, had stirred mixed reactions after he delivered a fiery prayer in the presence of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
During an event in Kaduna on Monday, Sheikh Zaria made a bold spiritual declaration concerning Nigeria’s leadership.
Source: Legit.ng
