Former Governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has issued a strong denial regarding reports that he apologised to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. The denial was made public in a statement released by his media office in Abuja on 3 January 2026.
Nnamani's Firm Rejection of Apology Claims
Senator Nnamani described the circulating reports, which originated from sources other than The Guardian, as completely fabricated and untrue. He stated that the narrative of an apology exists solely in the imagination of those spreading it. The senator insisted he has always been forthright in his speech and stands firmly by his political views and all past statements.
The official statement categorically declared that at no time, in any public or private forum, did Senator Nnamani offer an apology to Peter Obi or utter the words being falsely attributed to him. He labelled the story a deliberate act of misinformation designed to mislead the public and advance a baseless political narrative.
Defending Right to Free Expression
In his rebuttal, Nnamani framed the alleged apology as an attempt at political revisionism. He stressed that he has no record of apologising for comments he intentionally made, whether in the past or present, asserting that those remarks were within his democratic right to free expression.
The statement urged the public to disregard the falsehood entirely and called on those behind the concocted story to cease dragging his name into what he termed "cheap propaganda." Senator Nnamani affirmed that he remains focused on issues of national importance and will not be distracted by manufactured controversies.
Peter Obi's 2027 Presidential Ambition
In a related political development, Peter Obi has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. However, he struck an unusually cautious tone during an extended interaction on X (formerly Twitter) Spaces.
"Yes, I will be on the ballot in 2027," Obi stated, but quickly added, "But I am not God. Tomorrow is not guaranteed." This remark framed a wide-ranging conversation where he blended personal reflection with policy positions. He portrayed his political aspiration less as a quest for power and more as an extension of his long-held belief that Nigeria can succeed if leadership is guided by competence, integrity, and compassion.
Obi insisted that any political ambition must be subordinated to the principles of humility, service, and Nigeria's collective survival, setting a reflective tone for his anticipated campaign.
