“Peter Obi Offered Me Money But I Refused”: Adeyanju Speaks in Fresh Video
- Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has alleged that Peter Obi attempted to offer him money during a private meeting in the lead-up to the 2023 elections
- Adeyanju claimed Obi persistently sought contact after he publicly expressed support for opposition unity, despite maintaining a non-partisan stance
- The allegations, revealed in an interview with ChannelsTV, have stirred fresh debate over political integrity and campaign ethics in Nigeria
In a recent interview aired on ChannelsTV on 29 August, Nigerian human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju voiced serious concerns regarding his interactions with Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during the 2023 election cycle.
Adeyanju, known for his vocal stance on governance and civil rights, alleged that Obi attempted to offer him money during a private meeting.
Source: Twitter
Adeyanju explained that his initial support for opposition unity stemmed from a desire to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He stated that he had been enthusiastic about Peter Obi’s candidacy and even suggested that Rabiu Kwankwaso should serve as Obi’s running mate. However, he maintained that his involvement was purely based on political observation and not partisan interest.
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“In 2023, I criticized APC and asked oppositions to come together. I was just expressing my political views at the time. I was excited by Peter Obi’s candidacy and even said at the time that Kwankwaso should deputize him,” Adeyanju said.
Peter Obi accused of attempted bribery by Deji Adeyanju
According to Adeyanju, Obi made persistent efforts to contact him, which he initially resisted due to his non-partisan stance. He eventually agreed to meet the former Anambra State governor, during which he claimed to have raised concerns about corruption allegations surrounding Obi.
“All of a sudden, Peter Obi reached out to me. He was persistent in reaching me and I was avoiding him because I never wanted to support any politician. I am not partisan. I eventually met him and told him I could not support him but shared my observation with him. I also raised the issue of the corruption allegation against him. Peter Obi tried to offer me money when I met him but I refused,” Adeyanju alleged.
Source: UGC
The claims have sparked renewed debate over political ethics and transparency in Nigeria’s electoral process. As of the time of reporting, Peter Obi has not publicly responded to the allegations.
Adeyanju’s remarks have added a new layer of scrutiny to the post-election discourse, particularly concerning the conduct of political figures during campaign periods. The alleged bribery attempt, if substantiated, could have implications for public trust and accountability in Nigerian politics.
See interview video below:
Adeyanju gives update after visiting VDM in EFCC custody
Legit.ng earlier reported that Lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has visited social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Adeyanju said the EFCC informed him that there was no petition against VDM. He said he still could not understand why EFCC operatives arrested VeryDarkMan on Friday, May 2, 2025.
He made this known in a post shared via his X handle, @adeyanjudeji, on Monday evening, May 5, 2025.
Source: Legit.ng
