Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has addressed the growing public interest and social media buzz surrounding his recent appearance at the Jubilee of Hope event in Imo State, where he was seen humbly serving food to attendees.
In a clarifying statement, Obi dismissed attempts by critics and political spin doctors to twist his actions into a publicity stunt, emphasizing that the event was a private gathering with a profound message — that true leadership is rooted in service.
> “The Jubilee of Hope was not about me,” Obi said. “It is about reminding us all that leadership is service. That those who have must never forget those who do not.”
According to Obi, he attended the event quietly and without media presence. However, videos and images surfaced online — shared by third parties unconnected to his team — sparking both admiration and skepticism across digital platforms.
> “Unfortunately, the usual naysayers and paid agents went to work trying to twist something sincere into something political,” Obi noted.
He explained that he was not alone in this act of humility. Other notable Nigerians such as Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Senator Osita Izunaso, and business magnate Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako were also seen serving food and engaging with the poor in an atmosphere devoid of fanfare.
> “It wasn’t about the cameras; it was about conscience,” he added.
Obi further stressed that his gesture was not a performance, but a reflection of his long-standing philosophy of leadership by example.
> “Even now, in private life, I do not have a house help. When guests visit my home, I serve them myself. I live simply. I sweep, I clean — because for me, humility is not a campaign strategy; it is a way of life.”
He recalled that many of the poor who attended the Jubilee of Hope requested he serve them personally, and he could not ignore their voices. “That was the only reason I stayed longer,” he said. “Otherwise, there was nothing special about what I did. Service is not special — it is expected.”
The Jubilee of Hope, according to Obi, is designed to symbolically break down social barriers and remind Nigeria’s elite of their duty to uplift the less privileged. “We cannot speak of building a New Nigeria while ignoring the hungry, the forgotten, and the poor,” he asserted.
He called on public office holders, business leaders, and citizens to internalize the culture of service, stressing that hope and dignity must no longer be seasonal luxuries but inalienable rights for every Nigerian.
> “A New Nigeria is POssible,” he concluded.
The message is clear: for Peter Obi, humility is not theatre — it’s theology.
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