Peter Obi Launches TikTok Account, Seeks Support for a New Nigeria

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially joined TikTok as part of his ongoing engagement with Nigerians, particularly the youth………….READ MORE

Announcing his presence on the platform via his official X page, Obi wrote:
“This is my official and only TikTok page. Kindly join me in building a New Nigeria that is POssible. – PO.”

Obi’s move aligns with a growing trend of Nigerian politicians using TikTok to connect with the public. This development follows the recent TikTok debut of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who joined the platform a week earlier.

El-Rufai quickly gained over 200,000 followers within 24 hours and announced that he would use the platform to discuss politics and promote his new party, the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Obi’s TikTok presence is expected to further boost his political engagement as he continues advocating for a “New Nigeria” and mobilizing support ahead of the 2027 elections.