Peter Obi celebrates elder brother at 75; Reveals family’s resolve when he was Governor
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has showered encomiums on his eldest brother, Mr. Dominic Ositadimma Obi, who turned 75 yesterday, Sunday, August 30, 2026, describing him as an exemplary human being and a man of integrity, humility and contentment, who remains deeply concerned about Nigeria.
Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, in a tribute to his brother on X, also noted that in the eight years he was Governor, his brother, a planner and contractor, never came to his office or the Governor’s Lodge to seek favours or contracts, “as many might have expected.”
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, said that he later understood that his brother’s resolve to let him focus on doing the best for the society, was a family decision. “My family members had actually held a meeting and resolved that none of them would take advantage of my position as Governor.”
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Celebrating My Eldest Brother at 75
Today, 30th August 2026, I celebrate my eldest brother, Dominic Ositadimma Obi, who turns 75. I celebrate him not merely because he is my elder brother or because of his age, but because he is an exemplary human being.
When I was Governor of Anambra State for eight years, he never came to my office or the Governor’s Lodge for a day seeking favours, as many might have expected. He is a planner and contractor who builds homes for people, yet not once did he ask me for a government contract.
Whenever we met, he would warmly embrace me and tell me that he was fine. He would then solemnly remind me to keep doing what I promised the people and never bring a bad name to the family and my community. He would tell me that whatever difficulties he was going through, many others were worse off, and that I should do my best for society.
I later came to understand that this was not peculiar to him alone. My family members had actually held a meeting and resolved that none of them would take advantage of my position as Governor. They decided that whatever good name I was building for the Obi family and Agulu must be protected. The same principle extended to my children.
Today, at 75, my beloved brother remains deeply concerned about Nigeria. Whenever we speak, he is full of prayers and good wishes. He constantly reminds me that if I have the opportunity to serve Nigeria, I should do so with honesty, integrity, and the interest of the people at heart.
Brother Dom, I thank God for the gift of your life and for the example you have set for our family. Your integrity, humility, contentment, and sense of responsibility are qualities worthy of celebration.
May God Almighty, who has graciously been with you all these years, grant you good health, His abundant grace, and blessings.
Happy 75th birthday, my dearest brother. -PO
