Peter Obi denies reports that he urged members of Nigeria’s military to reject President Bola Tinubu’s salary increase ahead of the 2027 general election. Multiple outlets report that Obi describes the claims as false and misleading, saying they misrepresent his position on the welfare and remuneration of security personnel.
According to the accounts, Obi responds to a specific allegation circulating in public discussion, asserting that he did not call for soldiers to decline the pay rise. Nigerian Eye and other reports say the salary package approved by Tinubu takes effect September 1, 2026, with increases reported between 30% and 80% and affecting about 250,000 personnel, raising the armed forces annual salary bill from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion.
The outlets largely focus on Obi’s rebuttal and the misinformation claim, with Nigerian Eye adding details of his stated reasons. It reports that Obi references concerns about soldiers being left vulnerable after insurgent attacks and says that, if elected, he would prioritize soldiers’ welfare, safety, equipment, and protection. Across sources, the emphasis stays on the denial rather than any corroborating evidence for the original allegation.
