A video of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, personally serving food to guests at an event in Imo State has ignited a fierce debate online after comedian Seyi Law reposted the footage with a dose of sarcasm. The viral clip shows Obi cheerfully carrying trays and engaging attendees while dishing out meals — a gesture that many praised as a mark of humility, but one Seyi Law chose to ridicule.
Taking to his official X account on Friday, July 11, 2025, Seyi Law reposted the footage with the caption, “This is the height of humility. Na today I confirm sey Peter Obi really humble,”—a comment many interpreted as mockery rather than praise. The post triggered an avalanche of reactions, especially from Obi’s supporters who saw it as yet another jab from a comedian with clear ties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Online users flooded the comment section with counterattacks. One supporter, @Nellycentz, wrote, “Imagine what this idiot would have said when Jesus washed his disciples’ feet. Or when the Pope does the same. People like you are why we remain backward.” Another, @Jossynario, added, “This is in a region where he got 95% of the vote. He doesn’t need to impress anyone. He’s being himself.”
More commenters invoked global examples of leadership humility, pointing to similar gestures by Western presidents and governors. @Agu_iyi commented, “When Sanwo-Olu did something similar during campaign season, none of you said a word. Now that it’s Peter Obi, you’re losing your minds.” Another, @Ai_Abaelu, reminded the public of Obi’s long-standing history of selfless gestures, stating, “As governor, he served student leaders himself in the lodge after a state-wide tour. This isn’t new.”
Seyi Law has often courted controversy for his political opinions and public endorsements. His previous jabs at the Obidient movement drew criticism during the 2023 general election, when he openly supported APC’s Bola Tinubu. Critics have accused him of using satire to mask partisanship while pretending to sit on the fence. Friday’s post only deepened those suspicions.
The clip of Peter Obi at the Imo event continues to trend across social media, amassing millions of views and sparking fresh conversations around authenticity in leadership and the optics of humility. While many see it as a natural expression of Obi’s down-to-earth personality, detractors believe it’s a calculated public relations move designed to keep his relevance alive ahead of 2027.
As the political temperature rises again in anticipation of 2027, Obi’s every move is under scrutiny—and Seyi Law’s sarcasm has just reignited the culture wars around Nigeria’s most polarizing opposition figure.
