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Nigeria Police Identify Officer In Viral Video Saying ‘Igbo Can Never Become President’, Attacking Peter Obi

The Nigeria Police Force says it has identified the police officer caught in a viral video making derogatory and ethnically charged remarks against former Anambra State governor and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, while claiming that an Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

SaharaReporters had reported that the officer, captured in a video in uniform, who appeared to be inside a commercial vehicle, accused Obi of being a criminal, ritualist, and internet fraudster (Yahoo), while alleging that Obi would turn Aso Rock into a “Yahoo office” if elected president.

Voices of some passengers speaking Igbo, condemning the officer, could also be heard in the background of the video.

“Igbo can never become president. No way. He will turn that Abuja to become Yahoo office. They will take you to do rituals. A small child who doesn't want to respect elders," the police officer claimed.

“‘When I was the governor in Anambra, I left so-so-so amount of money, you are doing rituals. A small child who is doing Yahoo and all the rubbish he is doing.”

The policeman's comments specifically targeted Obi's ethnic identity and presidential ambition, repeatedly insisting that an Igbo person could not occupy Nigeria's highest elected office.

“Go and sell your okrika. Even if he wins, let oga (President Bola Tinubu) use money and deal with him. He will not enter that place.

“We will waste all his money and all his strength. All the votes they will cast for him in Igboland are useless,” he said.

With an expression of anger and hatred, he continued, “Who is Obi? A small child. It is not yet his turn, until he gets old up to 80 or 90 years, then… ya la ya!! Atiku versus Tinubu. Kick Obi out of this matter! Who is Obi?

“Go to Wazobia FM, go everywhere. Yeye people (useless people). Who will ever give Igbo man or Igbo woman a chance to become the president of this country?”

The officer further called for Peter Obi to be removed from the presidential contest and said that an Igbo man or woman could never become president of Nigeria, describing it as a “tradition.”

“Obi is too small to stand where Atiku and Tinubu are speaking. This time around, he will be in fifth position. Igbo will be expecting to become the president? Igbo man or Igbo woman can never become a president of this nation! It has been a tradition!” he said.

The officer added, “Obasanjo has said, ‘For me to make Igbo man my vice, it is not done’, he chose a Hausa.

“Obi cannot go anywhere! Hoodlums! Do you know what they call hoodlums? Obi is a criminal! Igbo smoker (Indian helm smoker), Yahoo. He will turn Aso Rock to become Yahoo, fraudster, small boy. He will turn that office to become a Yahoo office.

He insisted that the contest is between President Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar while dismissing Obi's political relevance.

“It is better to leave these elderly men to be controlling us. If Atiku can defeat Tinubu, accepted. Let elderly man control us. He is our father who trained us. Obi will turn that Abuja to become a Yahoo office,” he said.

The video sparked reactions online, with social media users questioning how a serving police officer could openly make political and ethnic derogatory comments while appearing in police uniform.

The comments triggered reactions online, with several Nigerians calling on the police authorities to identify and take action against him over the remarks.

Responding to a post on X by a user, @Theosomempire01, who asked the police, “When are you guys going to arrest this man?” the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on Friday, said the officer had been identified.

“Officer has been identified. You will be updated shortly, please,” Iniedu replied.

The police spokesperson, however, did not disclose the identity of the officer or state whether he had been arrested, detained or subjected to disciplinary proceedings as of the time of the response.

The development comes amid heightened political activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with public officials and security personnel facing increased scrutiny over politically partisan statements and conduct.

Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Labour Party, is currently the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and remains a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape.

When are you guys going to arrest this man? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/2R3j6u61D5

— CHISOM (@Theosomempire01) September 23, 2026

NaijaHelper1:
Nnamdi Kanu no do pass this one and he's in Sokoto supermax now. I hope the police will do the needful. That's inciteful and speech likely to cause a breakdown of law and order. I hope the police will do the needful.

Saturnalia:
E no do pass this one and yet he instructed his followers to burn down all the Government Properties in Yorubaland.

How many arson has this policeman committed

That Policeman was merely echoing the innermost thoughts & sentiments of every sane and patriotic Nigerians.

Atleast, we do not celebrate tragedies that befall our homeland unlike the usual people from your stateside.

Anybody that wants to govern Nigeria must demonstrate beyond reasonable doubts & convince us of their Patriotism and not just attempting to put one leg inside Aso Rock and the other leg inside their online utopian Country.

Racoon:
Lets reach a consensus or referendum for any region that wants to break away from this contraption to do so, the feudal power lords says no.

Saturnalia:
E no do pass this one and yet he instructed his followers to burn down all the Government Properties in Yorubaland.

How many arson has this policeman committed?

That Policeman was merely echoing the innermost thoughts & sentiments of every sane and patriotic Nigerians.

Atleast, we do not celebrate tragedies that befall our homeland unlike the usual people from your stateside.

Anybody that wants to govern Nigeria must demonstrate beyond reasonable doubts & convince us of their Patriotism and not just attempting to put one leg inside Aso Rock and the other leg inside their online utopian Country.

Cyberterror:
That officer deserves a promotion. He is entitled to freedom of speech just like every other Nigerian. So long as he didn't threaten violence on anyone, he is on point.

Ezeama400:
That Policeman was merely echoing the innermost thoughts & sentiments of every sane and patriotic Nigerians.




At the bolded…

Yes, he’s echoing the voice myopic people like you , certainly not the the indigenes of the 12 states Obi won in 2023 and other people that voted for him..

Speak for yourself and that of your family ok ?

NaijaHelper1:
What patriotism are you on about? A bigot masquerading as a proud citizen.
Your hypocrisy stinks dude.
I'm not going to engage you.

NaijaHelper1:
Nnamdi Kanu no do pass this one and he's in Sokoto supermax now. I hope the police will do the needful. That's inciteful and speech likely to cause a breakdown of law and order. I hope the police will do the needful.

Mattswaggz:
His likes are a danger to his profession and the society at large....he should be dismissed and well dealt with.

Sparkle777:
Let's be mindful of how we talk in public, see a private conversation turning into a channel for hunting the officer.

HacheNoire:
Why is his freedom of speech being attacked!

He is a Nigerian and only exercised his right!

More than 200 million Nigerians believe same and he only aired it out peacefully without threat or violence.

bassdow:
why exactly ?

Wetin e do abi because you said LOUDly what most haven't said out load for a long time