Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Unidentified Police Officer Makes Derogatory Remarks Against Peter Obi, Igbos

An unidentified officer of the Nigeria Police Force has sparked widespread condemnation after being caught on camera making derogatory and ethnically charged remarks against Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

In a video clip rapidly circulating across social media platforms, the uniformed officer can be heard vehemently arguing that the former Anambra State governor cannot become Nigeria’s president due to his Igbo identity. The remarks escalate beyond mere political opinion, descending into baseless stereotypes and inflammatory rhetoric.

“Igbo can never become Nigerian President. No way. He will turn that Abuja to be come Yahoo office; they will use you for ritual,” the officer stated in the clip.

Dismissing Obi’s political viability, the officer further suggested that the 2027 presidential race is strictly a contest between President Bola Tinubu and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He went on to claim that any electoral success by Obi would be rendered futile by political manipulation.

“Even if he wins, Oga (Tinubu) will use money to deal with him; he won’t enter the seat. He will waste his money and strength. All the votes he will get from Igbo land will become useless,” the officer asserted, adding, “Who is Obi? A small child. The election is Atiku versus Tinubu. Kick Obi out of the race.”

The video concludes with a sweeping, exclusionary declaration: “Who will give an Igbo man a chance to become President of this country? No Igbo man or woman can become President of this nation.”

As the footage continues to draw fierce backlash from civil society groups and political commentators, it has reignited urgent debates about ethnic profiling and neutrality within the country’s security apparatus. The incident places immense pressure on the Nigeria Police Force to swiftly identify the officer, initiate thorough disciplinary proceedings, and publicly reaffirm its commitment to professionalism.