By Samuel Adeola
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has defended his widely circulated act of serving food at a charity event in Imo State, insisting it was an expression of genuine service, not a publicity stunt.
In a post on his official X handle, Obi said his actions at the Jubilee of Hope outreach were guided by conscience, not politics.
“It’s sounding strange that I was seen serving food,” he wrote. “That event was not about me… true leadership is service.”
Obi emphasized that he didn’t invite the media and did not publicize the event himself.
“As expected, the usual naysayers went to work, trying to twist something sincere into something political,” he said.
He noted that the outreach, aimed at bridging the gap between the rich and poor, had other dignitaries like Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Senator Osita Izunaso, and A.B.C. Orjiako in attendance.
“It wasn’t about the cameras; it was about conscience,” Obi said, adding that humility and compassion have always defined his lifestyle.
He explained he stayed longer at the event only because many poor attendees personally asked him to serve them. “Service is not special. It is expected,” he stated.
Obi concluded by urging Nigerians to embrace a culture of service and build a country where dignity is a right, not a privilege.
