Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has dismissed claims linking him to the late General Sani Abacha’s regime, clarifying that his only interaction with the former military ruler was related to economic advocacy.
Responding to renewed criticism, Mr Obi shared a 1996 government letter appointing him to a taskforce on port decongestion—not as a political appointee, but as a representative of concerned traders.
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He explained that the engagement stemmed from growing frustration among importers over long delays at the Apapa port. He said the delegation met Abacha solely to propose practical solutions to improve port efficiency.
Mr. Obi insisted the taskforce role was non-political and purely economic.
The letter, signed by then-Finance Minister Abu Gidado, named Obi and Edwin Okeke as co-opted members. Obi says he released the document to counter misinformation and uphold transparency.
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