Abayomi Arabambi, a factional spokesman of the Labour Party, has raised questions about Peter Obi’s academic certificate, alleging that there are inconsistencies involving the name on the document and the date it was reportedly signed.
Speaking during an interview from 4:04, Arabambi claimed that the Bachelor of Philosophy certificate issued to Obi by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) bears the name “Gregory Peter,” which he argued differs from names allegedly used by the former Anambra State governor in other official documents. According to him, the variation deserves further clarification.
Arabambi also questioned the reported date on the certificate, alleging that it was signed on a Saturday in 1984. He argued that there appeared to be no extraordinary circumstances that would have required university officials to process or sign such a document during the weekend.
According to the Labour Party chieftain, the issues he identified regarding the certificate should be addressed to clear any doubts surrounding the document. He maintained that public figures seeking elective office should be prepared to explain questions raised about their official records.
In Abayomi Arabambi’s words: “When they were issuing him the certificate, you know, the Bachelor of Philosophy, his name again changes to Gregory Peter. And unfortunately, I don’t know whether the vice chancellor or the registrar who signed this are aware that there was no force majeure in Nigeria in 1984. Why would they go to work on Saturday to sign the certificate when there was no war in Nigeria?”
Arabambi insisted that the alleged discrepancies require further explanation, arguing that transparency is important in matters relating to public office. His remarks add to the ongoing political exchanges ahead of the 2027 general election, where issues concerning candidates’ credentials have continued to generate public debate.
As of the time of the interview, Peter Obi had not publicly responded to the allegations regarding his university certificate. Likewise, there was no official statement from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka addressing the claims raised during the interview. The comments remain part of the wider political discussion surrounding the credentials of leading political figures.