Social media has been abuzz with reactions after photos of Labour Party (LP) chieftain and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, standing among a crowd at the Lagos Business MBA Students Conference surfaced online.
The pictures, which Obi personally shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, September 12, 2025, have generated widespread discussion among supporters and critics alike.
The photos showed Peter Obi mingling with participants at the event, appearing approachable and engaged. In his post, Obi revealed that he was a keynote speaker at the prestigious conference, where he addressed MBA students and other attendees on the topic “Execution As A Competitive Edge.”
Sharing his experience online, Obi wrote, “To deliver disciplined execution with lasting positive impact, what is required is competent and responsible leadership with capacity, compassion and character.” The post quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions within hours.
Obi’s decision to stand among attendees rather than sit at a reserved VIP table struck many Nigerians as a symbolic gesture of humility and accessibility traits for which he has become well-known.
Several users praised him for leading by example and embodying the message of servant leadership that he often promotes in public discourse.
One user wrote, “This is what we need in Nigerian politics leaders who are not obsessed with being worshipped but who can stand among the people and interact freely.” Another commented, “Peter Obi keeps proving that leadership is about character, not about sitting in the front row with a convoy of aides.”
Others highlighted the significance of Obi’s keynote speech, noting that his focus on disciplined execution and effective leadership is exactly what the country needs to overcome its governance and economic challenges.
However, some critics dismissed the photos as a publicity stunt, arguing that simply standing among a crowd does not solve Nigeria’s problems. “Nice photo op, but when will we see tangible results from all these speeches?” one user posted.
Despite the mixed reactions, the images have continued to circulate widely online, with many supporters sharing them as an example of the former governor’s consistency in maintaining a people-oriented approach to leadership.
Political analysts say the event underscores Obi’s ongoing engagement with Nigerians, particularly the youth, ahead of the 2027 elections.
His emphasis on leadership with “capacity, compassion and character” aligns with his campaign message during the 2023 general election, where he finished as one of the leading presidential contenders.
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