Peter No Credible Corruption Allegations Exist Against Peter Obi – Sam Amadi

Director of the Abuja School of Social Thought and Politics, Sam Amadi, has said attacks against the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, have failed to diminish his popularity because there are no credible allegations of corruption or scandal against him.

Amadi made the remarks in a post on X on Saturday while reacting to a debate sparked by comments from actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, regarding Obi and his supporters.

An X user, identified as @RealQueenBee, had referenced recent remarks by Okonkwo in which he allegedly threatened to release information that could damage Obi’s political career if supporters of the former presidential candidate continued to attack him online.

Reacting to the post, Amadi argued that Obi’s political appeal remains intact because critics have not presented factual evidence capable of tarnishing his reputation.

“Attacks against @PeterObi don’t stick much because he has little or nothing that is scandalous or corrupt. All the other presidential candidates today cannot boast of that record.

“His political popularity is not damaged because his traducers are merely expressing elitist derision and not bombing him with any factual revelation.

“He is still the best available on the presidential slate today,” Amadi wrote.

The political analyst maintained that most criticisms directed at the former Anambra State governor amount to elitist attacks rather than evidence-based allegations of wrongdoing.

According to him, Obi’s record in public service has helped shield him from political attacks, adding that other presidential contenders cannot claim a similar level of freedom from allegations of corruption.

Amadi further stated that Obi remains the strongest option among the current crop of presidential hopefuls, insisting that his popularity continues to endure despite sustained criticism from political opponents.