The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has once again publicly disowned the unauthorized use of his name and image in various online promotions and business endorsements, describing all such actions as fundamentally fraudulent and deliberately deceptive.
In an official statement released on Thursday, Mr. Obi expressed his deep concern over the continuing activities of unscrupulous individuals and groups who persist in exploiting his identity and public reputation to promote commercial ventures and mislead unsuspecting members of the public.
“My attention has been drawn once again to the activities of individuals and groups who persist in using my name to promote or endorse various online businesses and ventures,” he stated. “Despite earlier clarifications issued by my aides, some persons have continued to exploit my identity for personal and commercial gain.”
The former Anambra State governor categorically and unequivocally stated that he has no connection whatsoever—whether personal, professional, or financial—with any of the businesses or endorsements currently being circulated online. According to him, he has never authorized any individual, group, or online platform to use his name, image, or likeness for commercial purposes or any form of profit-making venture.
“Such acts are fraudulent, deceptive, and aimed solely at exploiting public trust,” he firmly cautioned.
Mr. Obi advised all Nigerians to exercise heightened vigilance and to completely disregard any online claims or advertisements that suggest his involvement in business dealings, investment opportunities, or product endorsements. He emphasised that any genuine information concerning him or his public activities would continue to be shared exclusively through his officially verified communication channels.
Reiterating his longstanding commitment to transparency and public accountability, the Labour Party stalwart also urged the public to report any instance of fraudulent use of his name or image to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for necessary action.
