₦airaland Forum

@Peter Gregory Obi

My weekend activity of serving food at a special event has been generating interest, as expectedly, because leaders in our society have removed the service component in leadership.

It's sounding strange that I was seen serving food to people. Let me be clear, that event was not about me. It was called the Jubilee of Hope, and its purpose is straightforward, to remind us all that true leadership is service, and that those who have must never forget those who do not.

When I attended the Jubilee of Hope in Imo State, it was a private service event. I did not post about it, nor did I invite media coverage. Unfortunately, some third parties, completely outside of my team, shared photos and videos. As expected, the usual naysayers and paid agents went to work trying to twist something sincere into something political.

But let me restate the heart of the matter, the Jubilee of Hope is designed for the rich to come down from their high places, even if just for a moment, and serve the poor, not as a show, but as a symbol of the society we must build. A society anchored on empathy, equity, and responsibility.

I was not the only one who served that day. Many well-meaning and distinguished Nigerians also participated, people like Cardinal Onaiyekan, Senator Osita Izunaso, former Chairman of Seplat Plc, Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako, and many others, quietly and sincerely. It wasn’t about the cameras; it was about conscience.

I am genuinely surprised that this simple act has become a topic of discussion. As Governor, I always served others whenever we had events. Even now, in private life, I do not have a house help. When guests visit my home, I serve them myself. I live simply, I sweep, I clean, because for me, humility is not a campaign strategy; it is a way of life.

At the Jubilee of Hope, I stayed longer because many of the poor attendees requested that I serve them personally. I could not ignore them. That was the only reason. Otherwise, there was nothing special about what I did. Service is not special, it is expected.

We cannot speak of building a New Nigeria while ignoring the hungry, the forgotten, and the poor. Events like this must not remain symbolic, they must become cultural. Public office holders, business leaders, and everyday citizens must unite in lifting others.

Let us work together to build a country where hope is not seasonal, and dignity is not a privilege, but a right.

A New Nigeria is POssible.

- PO

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Oga ooo, leave responding, don't listen and respond to them in everything

If "Obidient" becomes a religion, in 10, 20years time, it will rival and outgrow many religions of this world of under 100yrs standing. Even Jesus himself wasn't this widely remarkable in his life time.


Modified: For all those of you quoting my comment and capping noooonsense, how else do you think every other religion started? (Most especially all the Abrahamic Religions)

Someone taught of himself to possess unequal and unusual remarkable abilities, living life different from what is obtainable within the society, be in good standing with many people, etc...

Usually, years later, the people who are touched my their way of living, messages and lifestyles would want to continue the pattern because they consider it noble and would favor the masses, built better socities, they will then write book about him, organize weekly meetings to discuss it, and going forward tie the concept and ideology to the name of God.

Boom, that's how religion is born.

The popularity of the religion will now be dependent on the marketing skills of the promoters. Ideally, it's usually when the figure head is long dead that their impacts will grow very loud.

PS: The ruling classes are never ever in support of these kind of people as they always perceived them as theat to their corrupt government. If you know the underlying stories of most leading religions on earth, you will find out that their trajectory is not different from this pattern.

Our well able president Peter Obi , continue the heart attacks your noble and sincere actions and words are giving them miserable sycophants and their corrupt pay masters. I pray they never get tired of the restlessness and heartburn you are sharing to them minutes by minutes.

Mabuggi88:
Oga ooo, leave responding, don't listen and respond to them in everything

The Jubilee of Hope is a Christian function where the high up bring themselves down low to serve the people as a sign of consciousness and empathy in leadership.

It's a church (Catholic) function. If you never knew that before today then why not just be happy Peter obi made you wiser on a Sunday?

Please leave him to talk. he always has a good reason to do so.

Bsssss:
If "Obidient" becomes a religion, in 10, 20years time, it will rival and outgrow many religions of the world of under 100yrs standing. Even Jesus himself wasn't this remarkable in his time.

Is this comment of yours a mockery of Peter Obi or of Jesus Christ? Anyway the attachment below is another perspective.

Good man with a good heart, keep doing your good work, your services to mankind has surpasses that of the man that is incharge of the affairs of the nation called tinubu

Mu na jinka, Sarkin Salama. Allah zai biaka, mu gode so sai!

Bsssss:
If "Obidient" becomes a religion, in 10, 20years time, it will rival and outgrow many religions of the world of under 100yrs standing. Even Jesus himself wasn't this remarkable in his time.

You are about running mad!

Stop comparing Obi with his creator.

Jesus is far remarkable than the universe itself!

The good thing is that Peter Obi worships Jesus.

Thanks be to God Almighty!

Mabuggi88:
Oga ooo, leave responding, don't listen and respond to them in everything

my dear as a politician u must respond.if u don’t respond ur supporters will be swayed in the wrong direction.

Mabuggi88:
Oga ooo, leave responding, don't listen and respond to them in everything

No. It's a good thing he explained this. The theme of the event is highly exemplary and commendable. Kudos to Obi

Mabuggi88:
Oga ooo, leave responding, don't listen and respond to them in everything

This response is necessary and appropriate!!!

Gentledove2001:
This man may be a billionaire but he lack class and he the most unstable politician i have seen, he keeps contradicting his self. He keeps explaining and explaining he can't even keep to his words and he want to be president of Nigeria. Is the explanation necessary?

He explains because hopefully, people like you will learn to understand others. I actually think you are so determined to see only bad in all he does. Let to put your prejudices aside.

Gentledove2001:
This man may be a billionaire but he lack class and he the most unstable politician i have seen, he keeps contradicting his self. He keeps explaining and explaining he can't even keep to his words and he want to be president of Nigeria. Is the explanation necessary?

In developed countries, leaders explain everything even when they are sick and the type of sickness. King Charles have cancer and even his death date in the public domain. You said what you say because you are in Nigeria where everything goes.

Gentledove2001:
This man may be a billionaire but he lack class and he the most unstable politician i have seen, he keeps contradicting his self. He keeps explaining and explaining he can't even keep to his words and he want to be president of Nigeria. Is the explanation necessary?

That is why you couldn't hold your tilumbu responsible during the 2023 pre election debates To you, hesa billionaire so he shouldn't give you the time of day because it will show he doesn't have class

You think tilumbu will see you dying and stop to help you?

Hahaha 🤣😂

P. O. I have a party coming up and I need people that will serve food

A very welcome explanation.

Was one of those that got angry when that pic broke out, but with this explanation, I understand better.

Ride on, Sir PO.

We love you.

Gentledove2001:
This man may be a billionaire but he lack class and he the most unstable politician i have seen, he keeps contradicting his self. He keeps explaining and explaining he can't even keep to his words and he want to be president of Nigeria. Is the explanation necessary?

The explanation is very necessary. Shows he's a leader that listens to his followers, and submits himself to be held accountable.

It's a good sign of a good leader.

Bsssss:
@Peter Gregory Obi

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To paraphrase SeeWahala when he sees me repeatedly defending accusations against me, Peter Obí, you go give explanation tayaa.

Oga Peter, you sef for tell di cameraman make he or she nor dey snap you nau.

I was not the only one who served that day. Many well-meaning and distinguished Nigerians also participated, people like Cardinal Onaiyekan, Senator Osita Izunaso, former Chairman of Seplat Plc, Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako, and many others, quietly and sincerely. It wasn’t about the cameras; it was about conscience.



Nuff said.



Seun done finally remove the 40 words thingy
Congratulations to all comrades and brothers who made this happen.

A new Nigeria is POssible.

---Divineevidence

No big dealllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

He has been doing it, it's not his first time..Even if this is a political move, he isn't the first to do it. Evidence plenty!

From Tinubu, to Sanwolu - in fact, all of them.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wkVNXIv_8c?si=18L25IMG5hibP2OM


If Trump did it, who is Peter Obi that he can not do it?

Btw, Trump won after serving at MacDonald.....are we thinking the same thing?🤔🤔

Humility is a way of life according to OBI...
Why wait till the Jubilee of hope before you serve others...

Continue to whine your followers.
Bros, u share food abi you no share?
And for your hypocritical followers, if na Tinubu or Atiku or any other person do this nonsense, I know where una for don drag the person reach by now.
But since it's you, you are a humble servant ready to serve Nigeria.
Dreamers.