Jul 11, 2026

Peter Obi Has No Police Driver: Team Member Ada Ogbu Blasts Festus Keyamo Over CCTV

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in politics

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ABUJA, Nigeria — Fresh controversy has erupted in Nigeria’s polarized political landscape after a team member of prominent opposition leader and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi firmly denied allegations that the former Anambra State governor maintains a police officer as his personal driver.

The rebuttal directly challenges statements made by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, regarding CCTV footage from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

Ada Ogbu, who stated she was part of Obi’s entourage at the Abuja airport on Saturday, July 4, 2026, took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a categorical clarification.

“Peter Obi has no police officer as his driver in Abuja,” she asserted, adding that any vehicle captured with a police officer in the driver’s seat could not belong to the Labour Party stalwart and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential hopeful.

The dispute stems from an earlier interview where Peter Obi referenced an unpleasant experience at an airport, which Keyamo countered by releasing what he described as relevant CCTV evidence.

Ogbu argued that the minister’s footage relates to a different incident in time and location from the one Obi described during his conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo.

Ogbu further alleged that Obi and his team frequently encounter hostile treatment at various Nigerian airports, suggesting a pattern of scrutiny directed at the opposition figure who remains a significant voice in national discourse ahead of the 2027 elections.

The exchange highlights the intense rivalry and mutual suspicion between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition figures like Peter Obi.

Supporters of Obi view the minister’s intervention as part of broader efforts to monitor and discredit a leading contender, while others see it as legitimate clarification on security protocols at public facilities.

Parallel Facts, a fast-growing Nigerian news platform known for straightforward reporting, published the story with an accompanying image featuring Peter Obi and Festus Keyamo side by side, underscoring the direct confrontation between the two sides.

This latest episode adds to ongoing national conversations about political accountability, security arrangements for opposition leaders, and the use of state infrastructure in an increasingly charged pre-election environment.

As 2027 approaches, such flashpoints are expected to multiply, keeping public attention focused on the conduct of both government officials and opposition voices.

Peter Obi, who has maintained a strong following through consistent advocacy on governance, economic reform, and anti-corruption issues, continues to draw both fierce loyalty and sharp criticism.

The denial by his team member aims to set the record straight, but in Nigeria’s vibrant — and often contentious — political arena, such clarifications frequently fuel further debate rather than close the chapter.

For now, the CCTV controversy serves as another reminder of how even routine airport movements can become politicized in the build-up to future elections.

Nigerians across the country will be watching closely to see how this and similar incidents shape the narrative in the months ahead.