Peter Obi’s Son, Oseloka, Denounces Online Attacks As ‘Distractions’ From Nigeria’s Challenges

Oseloka Obi, son of Labour Party presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, has issued a forceful statement condemning recent online attacks and false narratives targeting him, calling them a deliberate attempt to distract from the urgent issues facing Nigeria.

In an open letter released earlier today, Oseloka Obi addressed what he described as persistent and malicious fabrications concerning his personal life, stating that he had long refrained from responding to the online “vitriol, scorn, and suspicion” but felt compelled to speak out against the ongoing misrepresentations.

“Because of my father’s involvement in Nigerian politics, there has been a persistent curiosity — and, at times, malicious obsession — with me,” he wrote.

“I have no social media presence and no interest in maintaining one, so I rarely correct these falsehoods. But perhaps it is time I address them.”

Oseloka stressed that his father, not himself, is the one involved in politics and warned against the attempt to politicise his private life.

“To assume that my life or choices are somehow political statements is a flawed and childish calculation. It reveals more about the pettiness of those spreading such narratives than it does about me or my father,” he stated.

The professional actor also addressed misconceptions regarding his career path, clarifying that despite his father’s background in business and economics, he chose a career in theatre and filmmaking.

He firmly rejected insinuations of nepotism, declaring: “I was raised to know that my father’s wealth is not mine, and that I must build my own life.”

Addressing doctored claims based on his photos, Oseloka dismissed them as simple misrepresentations and gossip. “These are not revelations. They are not exposés. They are simply misrepresentations; fiction spun from pictures. What is being circulated is gossip.”

He argued that this fixation on his personal life diverts attention from the critical challenges facing Nigeria.

“Our nation still struggles with insecurity, a weakened economy, crumbling infrastructure, failing healthcare, and politicians who steal from the people they swore to serve. And yet, for some, the priority is to spread gossip about who Peter Obi’s son appears with in a photo. This is a distraction from the real crises that matter to all Nigerians.”

Oseloka pledged his unwavering support for his father’s presidential bid. “My father has my vote, not because he is my father, but because he is the right man for the job.

“If others wish to go low, invent scandals, or attack me to wound him, they are free to do so. But we will go high, and we will continue to focus on the future of Nigeria.”

He reiterated his commitment to the values instilled in him since childhood: honesty, hard work, and service to others.

The statement comes at a crucial time as Nigeria prepares for the upcoming presidential elections, and highlights the increasingly personal and often negative nature of political discourse online.