Peter Obi, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for 2027, denies authoring a letter circulating online and purportedly addressed to the Obi of Onitsha. In a statement shared on his social media handle, he says the document is fake and meant to mislead the public, and he rejects claims it concerns political and financial matters in Anambra State.
The outlets report that the circulated letter is presented as dated September 19, 2026, and includes references to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Obi’s alleged tenure as governor, and questions about Anambra’s financial records and liabilities. It also calls for transparency and accountability and urges unity to prevent divisions among the Igbo people. While some versions of the story describe the letter as signed in Obi’s name, Obi insists the signature is forged and that he did not write or authorize the contents. The difference in coverage is largely in emphasis: some outlets foreground the denial itself, while others add detail on the letter’s stated themes and intended audience.
