Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has firmly denied allegations suggesting he had any working relationship with the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha.
During an appearance on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, Peter Obi firmly denied allegations of having any association with the late General Sani Abacha, calling the claims unfounded and untrue. He stressed that he neither met nor knew Abacha at any point, and reiterated that his professional record has always been transparent and verifiable.
His remarks come in response to recent accusations by Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, who claimed Obi had ties to the Abacha regime.
Clarifying the context, the former Anambra State governor explained that his only engagement with the federal government during Abacha’s rule was as part of a private sector initiative aimed at resolving a port congestion crisis.
According to Obi, the Abacha-era policy had severely disrupted the clearing and export of goods at Nigerian ports. In reaction, concerned business leaders—including Obi—approached the then Minister of Finance and secured a meeting with the President.
“We explained the challenges the business sector was facing. The President instructed the Finance Minister to set up committees to address the port congestion and include some of us. I participated for just about two to three weeks,” Obi clarified.
Obi further explained that once the port decongestion effort shifted into a reorganisation phase, he opted out, making it clear he had no interest in holding any permanent role within the government.
“I have never met Abacha. I don’t know him. Everything I have done in my life is in the public space,” he stated firmly.
Reaffirming his commitment to transparency and accountability, Obi emphasized that any attempts to misrepresent his past would be met with clear and verifiable facts.
