Peter Obi, the presidential hopeful and former governor of Anambra State, is facing renewed allegations that he ordered the demolition of a mosque during his tenure. The claims have resurfaced on social media, with some accusing Obi of being anti-Hausa.
Obi served as Anambra State governor from June 14, 2006, to March 17, 2014. He later emerged third in the 2023 presidential election, securing over six million votes. Since leaving the African Democratic Congress and becoming the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 election, Obi has drawn significant online attention from both supporters and critics.
Allegations and Denials
A video shared by the pro-north X page @Arewa_Source on May 31 resurfaced the allegation, claiming that Obi personally drove a tractor to demolish the Central Mosque in Onitsha. In response, Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, denied the claim on his verified X page, sharing a clip showing Obi supporting mosque renovation.
Tanko wrote: “We will continue to debunk the false allegations against His Excellency, Peter Obi. From the claim that he demolished a mosque, when evidence shows that he supported and built one, to the misinformation surrounding the ID card issue, we will continue to present the facts.”
Political Context
As the 2027 elections approach, Obi’s allies have vowed to combat misinformation. The cleric Rev. Solomon Emeka Eliyah has prophesied that Obi will win 70 percent of the vote, though the results may face legal challenges.
