Obi Celebrates Brother Who Never Sought Contracts From Him As Governor

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, Sunday, revealed that his elder brother, Dominic Ositadimma Obi, never visited him at the Government House, Awka, to seek contracts and other favours throughout his tenure as governor.

Obi, in a post to celebrate the 75th birthday of his brother, described him “as an exemplary human being”.

He wrote, “When I was Governor of Anambra State for eight years, he never came to my office or the Governor’s Lodge for a day seeking favours, as many might have expected. He is a planner and contractor who builds homes for people, yet not once did he ask me for a government contract.”

He said his brother always encouraged him to remain above board to preserve the Obi family.

In his words, “Whenever we met, he would solemnly remind me to keep doing what I promised the people and never bring a bad name to the family and my community. He would tell me that whatever difficulties he was going through, many others were worse off, and that I should do my best for society.”

Obi said he later realized that such virtue was not peculiar to him alone.

According to him, “My family members had actually held a meeting and resolved that none of them would take advantage of my position as Governor. They decided that whatever good name I was building for the Obi family and Agulu must be protected. The same principle extended to my children.”

He explained that his brother remains passionate about a good Nigeria: “Whenever we speak, he is full of prayers and good wishes. He constantly reminds me that if I have the opportunity to serve Nigeria, I should do so with honesty, integrity, and the interest of the people at heart.”

He commended his brother for setting a good example for their family, noting that, “Your integrity, humility, contentment, and sense of responsibility are qualities worthy of celebration. May God Almighty, who has graciously been with you all these years, grant you good health, His abundant grace, and blessings.”