By Emmanuel Thomas l Saturday, Sept 19, 2026
LAGOS —Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has disowned a letter currently trending on social media platforms, which claims he authored a critical correspondence to His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha.
Describing the viral document as entirely false and malicious, the former Anambra State governor revealed that the signature attached to the letter was completely forged by mischievous elements intending to mislead the general public.
The controversial letter, which surfaced online amidst ongoing political exchanges, purported to portray Obi raising concerns to the Onitsha monarch regarding state leadership, financial management, and political developments in Anambra State.
Reacting via a statement released personally on Saturday, Obi cautioned news platforms and citizens against consuming or circulating unverified communications credited to his name.
”My attention has been drawn to a fake letter circulating on social media, purportedly written by me to His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, concerning political and financial matters in Anambra State.
”This document is entirely false, malicious, and a fabrication by mischievous elements aimed at misleading the public. Furthermore, the signature appended to the letter is completely forged.
”I urge the public and media to disregard this spurious publication. My focus remains steadfastly on issues of national development, accountability, and building a better future for our people — never on cheap fabrications.”
The incident marks another entry in a recurring series of digital impersonations, forged signatures, and disinformation campaigns targeted at high-profile political figures across Nigeria’s political landscape.
The viral document gained traction across various digital channels, attempting to leverage traditional institutions to inflame political tensions surrounding governance and fiscal accountability in Anambra State.
Political communication experts note that fake letters carrying simulated official letterheads and forged signatures have increasingly become a tool for political mudslinging during election cycles, prompting repeated disclaimers from public figures urging citizens to verify news through accredited media organizations.
Obi reiterated that all legitimate communications from his media office or personal channels are verified and officially released through established public mediums.
