Former Labour Party presidential candidate and current NDC leader, Peter Obi, has dismissed allegations that he diverted donations contributed to support the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections.
Obi addressed the issue during an interview on Nevon Media, where he responded to claims that he and prominent activist Aisha Yesufu misused funds donated by supporters during the election period.
The former Anambra State governor described the accusations as baseless and questioned the existence of any evidence linking him to financial misconduct involving party funds. He maintained that those making the allegations had failed to present verifiable facts to support their claims.
According to Obi, the accusations included claims that billions of naira and millions of dollars donated to the party were improperly handled. He argued that such allegations should be backed by concrete evidence rather than speculation or public statements.
Obi said he was prepared to confront the matter directly and indicated that those making the accusations would be required to substantiate their claims. He stated that anyone alleging financial wrongdoing should present proof showing that he personally benefited from donations made to the party.
The NDC presidential candidate insisted that he had nothing to hide regarding the management of campaign funds and maintained that his record remained open to public scrutiny.
He further declared that he would be willing to end his political campaigning if any credible evidence emerged showing that he took even a small portion of the donations made to the Labour Party.
The comments come amid growing political exchanges involving former allies and critics ahead of the 2027 political season. Allegations surrounding the handling of campaign funds have become part of the broader debate over the legacy of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign and the activities of key figures associated with it.
Despite the controversy, Obi maintained his position that the allegations are unfounded and challenged those behind them to present their evidence through the appropriate channels. He said public accusations alone are not enough and insisted that claims of financial misconduct must be supported by facts.
The development adds another chapter to the ongoing political disputes involving former members and supporters of the Labour Party, as attention increasingly shifts toward preparations for future elections.