Sunday, September 28, 2025 - The 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says there was no disrespect intended in his goodwill Message to His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Obi said he
prefers to use the expression “my dear elder brother” when addressing
individuals especially those close to him and for whom he has tremendous
respect.
“I have read the concerns of those aggrieved by what they
considered improper addressing.
“I respect protocol and authority, and I try, as much as
possible, to adhere to them. However, those who follow me would have noticed
that I often prefer to use the expression “my dear elder brother” when
addressing individuals especially close to me and for whom I have tremendous
respect.
“I always refer to His Royal Majesty Igwe Alfred Achebe, Obi
of Onitsha, as my very dear elder brother in the same affectionate manner.
“In matters of wrongdoing, motive is important. I assure all
that my words were borne out of untrammeled goodwill,” he wrote.
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