Former presidential candidate Peter Obi urges Nigerians to buy shares in the ongoing IPO of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. Multiple outlets report that Obi makes the call through public comments and a post on his verified X account, framing the offer as an opportunity for citizens to participate in the company’s industrial expansion.

The reports also provide context on Obi’s reaction to the IPO. Vanguard and Punch emphasize Obi’s encouragement for Nigerians to invest, while Daily Post describes his reaction and praise for Aliko Dangote’s progress. Nigerian Eye adds additional detail, including that Obi addresses both Nigerians at home and in the diaspora and cites the size of the offer as reflected in questions he receives.

Nigerian Eye further outlines the IPO terms: the offer opens on September 14, 2026, sells 4.1 billion new ordinary shares priced at N525 each, allows a minimum subscription of 10 shares (N5,250), and is scheduled to close on October 13, 2026. It says the IPO targets about N2.15 trillion to support expansion at the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos, while other outlets focus more on Obi’s endorsement than on specific figures.