UPDATED: Peter Obi Under Fire Over Devastating Borno Floods as LP Chieftain Breaks Silence

Reno Omokri, a prominent social media personality, on Wednesday, September 11, criticised Peter Obi for his perceived silence on the recent Borno floods......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>

Legit reports that the collapse of a dam in northeast Nigeria has caused severe flooding, destroying thousands of homes and worsening a dire humanitarian crisis.

The flooding in Borno has reportedly affected a million people, straining resources as authorities scramble to rescue residents and place them in temporary shelters.

Reacting, Omokri, a former social media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, accused Peter Obi of insensitivity.

He wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“There were devastating floods in Borno, which have resulted in the deaths of many Nigerians and resulted in damage to property worth hundreds of billions. Yet, Peter Obi has not said anything. And even sadder still, he was in Edo State yesterday, singing and dancing amid this tragedy. Because it is Borno, he does not care.”

Omokri added:

“If this flood had happened in Igboland, would Peter Obi be laughing and dancing yesterday in Benin? Think about it. Would he not have released a statement, donated money, and even shed tears?”
Borno floods: Obi finally reacts

Meanwhile, moments after Omokri called out Obi, the LP chieftain shared a statement on X where he said the occurrence deeply saddened him.

Obi said:

“It is heartbreaking to think about the families who have been bereaved or torn apart, the homes that have been destroyed, and the livelihoods that have been ruined.
“I can only imagine the pain and suffering that the people of Maiduguri are going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with them, and I hope that they find the strength and resilience to get through this difficult time.”

Obi canvasses for LP canddiate

Earlier, Legit reported that Obi joined the LP governorship campaign to seek support for Olumide Akpata, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Edo state gubernatorial election.

The presence of Obi, a two-term governor of Anambra state, invigorated the campaign rally held at various locations within the Benin metropolis as he urged eligible voters to turn out in large numbers to vote for the LP.