Peter Obi Wows Port Harcourt Crowd With Impressive Table Tennis Skills
- Peter Obi surprised fans with his impressive table tennis skills during a lively match with local youths in Port Harcourt
- A viral video showcased his agility and precision, which earned him cheers from onlookers as he effortlessly returned serves and volleys
- It also sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some praising his humility while others viewed it as a political move
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, Peter Obi, stunned fans with his impressive table tennis skills.
The arena in Port Harcourt was charged as Obi showcased an unexpected table tennis prowess, sending fans into a frenzy.
A viral video circulating on social media captured the moment he joined local youths on the streets for a lively match, where he demonstrated agility and precision.
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His moves left onlookers cheering wildly, with many admiring how he was able to pull it off.
Dressed casually, Obi effortlessly returned serves and volleys, engaging in friendly competition with young supporters.
The footage has left fans divided on social media; while some described the gesture as humility, others ascribed it to politics.
@Manofwisdon said:
"A leader who isn’t a thief walks freely among his people. He doesn’t fear their presence,he earns their trust.
"It’s only those with stolen wealth and broken promises who hide behind barricades and bodyguards."
@LydiaTeeanaJaja added:
"But if it was Sanwoolu making hair for a market woman or Fayose eating Amala in a Buka, it is because of election ba?"
@ti_dote posited:
"Whereever I see obi's post, I go to the comment I check only what the names with Yoruba handles comment, and trust me I don't get disappointed.
"Is the country better for them than every other tribe or they just want their tribes man to finish 8yrs before the realise themselves?"
@AzukaJnr wrote:
"@mm not in doubt about his tennis skills because there is a tennis club close to were he grew up by Omeagana junction."
@Amaogudu responded:
"Physical Fitness is one of the best attributes of a credible leader."
Obi still in Labour Party?
Meanwhile, the national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Tanko Yunusa, has reaffirmed that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi remains committed to the party.
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Speaking during the Oyo State Obidient Conference at the Empowerment Centre, Ring Road, Ibadan, Yunusa addressed speculation about Peter Obi’s political future, Punch reports.
He firmly stated that the ex-governor of Anambra State has no plans to leave the Labour Party.
He said:
"For the point of clearance, Mr. Peter Obi is a member of the Labour Party. You know there are still issues in the Labour Party, and INEC is yet to respond to them."
Obi pledges one-term presidency
Legit.ng earlier reported that a former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, disclosed the reason behind Peter Obi’s pledge to serve a single term if elected president in 2027.
Speaking on Trust TV, Dalung clarified that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate’s commitment is not tied to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) but is rooted in Obi’s personal conviction about governance.
Source: Legit.ng
