Video of Peter Obi eating with boy at Abuja mosque after Ramadan fast gets people talking

• Peter Obi joined Muslims in breaking their Ramadan fast on Monday, March 18th in Abuja.
• In the video, the 2023 LP presidential aspirant was seen eating with a little boy whom he spoon-fed.
• The clip triggered a variety of comments from netizens accordingly.

A viral video capturing Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, sharing a meal with Muslims in an Abuja mosque has ignited discussions across social media.

The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, March 18, 2024, following the breaking of the daily Ramadan fast among Muslims.

In the footage, the former Governor of Anambra was seen eating rice from a ‘takeaway’ container and personally feeding a young boy who sat beside him, while others witnessed.

Watch the video below:

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The incident has spurred a flurry of reactions on social media platforms, with Nigerians voicing diverse perspectives on Obi’s mosque visit, reportedly situated near Nyanya within the Federal Capital Territory.

Some individuals interpreted his choice to sit on the mosque floor alongside the congregation and his act of spoon-feeding a child as a display of humility, applauding his gesture. Conversely, others viewed his actions as a move driven by political motives.

One @modellah wrote: “He’s been doing this for a long time. If you’re just finding out, congratulations. For those saying change tactics, I don’t see any tactic here…say something else.”

jaychic_xsentials wrote: “As long as they didn’t chase him away from the mosque,he ate to his satisfaction,I hope he even asked for an extra plate,y’all should drink on your tearsPeter Obi for 2027.”

engeeonuchukwu wrote: “If e sure for una papa, make he go eat with them now, if Nigerians no go give am abito shaker. Non.sense .”

mz_potable wrote: “Why are they using this same method???? Ehn ? Can’t they change tactics?”

ustaz_dantine wrote: “Is this not the same peter Obi that was demolishing mosques and telling Northerners to either carry a particular ID card on their necks (as per slaves ) else they should leave Anambra when he was the governor? What is he show casing here .”

tosynetee wrote: “What is wrong with him doing it to win their heart? If e reach your turn no win thier heart. Radarada.”