During an interview on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi shared a personal experience that he said reflects the current political atmosphere in the country. He revealed that one of his longtime friends asked him not to attend a planned 70th birthday celebration, fearing that Obi’s presence could attract unwanted attention.
According to Obi, the message came as a surprise because it involved someone he had known for many years. While informing him about the birthday event, the friend reportedly made an unusual request, asking him to stay away from the celebration. Obi recalled the exact words, saying, “A friend messaged me and said, ‘I’m doing my 70th birthday but please Peter don’t come.'”
He explained that the conversation left him saddened and prompted him to reflect on the state of the nation. Obi said it was disturbing that a person would feel compelled to discourage a close friend from attending such an important personal occasion because of concerns linked to politics..Click to Continue/Video>>