Peter Obi disowns viral claim of 45m votes in ‘NDC Primary’

Nigerianeye | 28-05-2026 01:57am |

Mr. Peter Obi has officially refuted claims circulating on social media that he received 45 million votes in a non-existent presidential primary election organized by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The Peter Obi Media Office characterized these reports as entirely false and misleading, emphasizing that no such primary election took place. In a statement released by spokesperson Ibrahim Umar, the office urged the public and media to disregard the fabricated figures and reassured that any legitimate information regarding Mr. Obi's political activities would be disseminated through verified channels. The statement also condemned the individuals behind the misleading claims for attempting to misrepresent Mr. Obi's political standing.

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