Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has sparked reactions online after a video surfaced showing him intervening in a dispute between two drivers at an airport.
According to eyewitness accounts shared online, the incident occurred while Obi was leaving the airport when he noticed two men engaged in a heated argument over parking and vehicle clamping.
“While we were leaving the airport, we encountered two men engaged in a heated quarrel over parking and clamping. Without hesitation, Peter Obi instructed his driver to stop. He stepped out of the vehicle, approached them calmly, and pleaded with them to embrace peace instead of conflict,” the statement accompanying the video read.
The intervention reportedly helped calm tensions and prevented a possible traffic hold-up at the scene.
The video has since generated mixed reactions on social media, with supporters praising Obi’s humility while critics described the act as political public relations ahead of the 2027 elections.
@engr_shaibu_ wrote, “Most politicians avoid ordinary people. Peter Obi walked straight into the problem.”
Another user, @Real_Ogb042, commented, “This man is too simple to be a Nigerian.”
However, some users questioned the timing and intention behind the gesture.
@IconSenator reacted, “Everything na content during election period.”
Similarly, @holy_hero wrote, “I won’t be surprised if this was a planned skit.”
Others argued that the gesture reflected Obi’s personality and leadership style.
@AkinbuliIbukun commented, “This shows he is capable of settling conflicts that might arise in the future.”
