Obi replies Kenneth Okonkwo for calling his supporters street urchins

Obi replies Kenneth Okonkwo for calling his supporters street urchins

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his belief in equality and empathy, declaring that he would never look down on any Nigerian regardless of their social or economic status.

Obi made the statement on Wednesday on X (formerly Twitter) while responding to remarks that described some of his supporters as “street urchins” and “low-class Nigerians.”

The 64-year-old politician and businessman said such comments reveal a troubling disregard for ordinary citizens.

bi said that his politics has always been rooted in humanity and compassion, not elitism or class segregation, and his political philosophy centres on inclusion and empowerment.

In his statement titled: “Humanity is paramount in my politics, no street urchins,” he said: “Lately, I have heard a few people say that those who follow Peter Obi are low-class Nigerians, and some have even gone as far as calling them “street urchins” and people of no value. It is deeply unfortunate that in today’s Nigeria, citizens now look down on fellow citizens in such a degrading manner.

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“I have never and will never look down on anyone, except to lift them up. After all, we can only rise by lifting others. My involvement in politics has never been about associating with the so-called high and mighty, but about standing with the ordinary Nigerians whose voices have been silenced and whose resources have been stolen by the same “big names” who now parade themselves with all sorts of titles and names.

Obi replies Kenneth Okonkwo for calling his supporters street urchins