- DeeOne urged Obi to reconsider his campaign strategy ahead of the next election cycle
- The comedian also faulted Obi’s popular phrase about not spending money
- if Obi is unwilling or unable to finance his political activities personally, he should openly seek contributions from supporters
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian, DeeOne, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over what he described as a reluctance to commit personal funds to his political ambition.
In a video shared on Instagram on Saturday, Eko Hot Blog gathered that DeeOne reacted to the launch of the City Boy Movement, a political support group backing President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated 2027 re-election bid.
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The group was reportedly initiated by the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and is said to have attracted some former Obi supporters as coordinators in parts of the South-East.
Commenting on the development, DeeOne urged Obi to reconsider his campaign strategy ahead of the next election cycle.
He argued that relying on public goodwill alone would not be sufficient in 2027, stressing that presidential contests require significant organisation and resources.
The comedian also faulted Obi’s popular phrase about not spending money, suggesting that such an approach could weaken grassroots mobilisation.
He alleged that during the 2023 elections, some Labour Party agents at polling units lacked basic support, including food and water, and claimed that members of other parties stepped in to assist them.
According to DeeOne, if Obi is unwilling or unable to finance his political activities personally, he should openly seek contributions from supporters and provide transparent accounting of how the funds are used.
He maintained that advising the former candidate to strengthen his financial and structural backing does not amount to hostility but reflects a desire to see him better prepared for future elections.
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