October 6, 2026

Peter Obi Breaks Silence After UK Arrest In Cryptic Post On Social Media

Although Mr Obi did not refer to his arrest, harassment and subsequent detention by the London immigration officials at Heathrow Airport a fortnight ago, this is the first time he would spea out since the incident occurred.

Amidst his London ordeal, Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday, said he will never “knowingly break the law” and that he is committed to challenging the 25 February election outcome.

Although Mr Obi did not make reference to his arrest and subsequent detention by UK immigration officials at Heathrow Airport a fortnight ago, this is the first time he would speak out since the incident occurred.

“Sometimes as humans, we make mistakes but I will never knowingly break any law,” Mr Obi said in a series of tweets posted on his official Twitter handle on Tuesday.

He added that he is not “afraid of the lies and propaganda” against his person.

Sometimes as humans, we make mistakes but, I will never knowingly break any law. I am therefore not afraid of the lies and propaganda against my person. They are part of the journey to a New Nigeria. -PO

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 18, 2023