2007 Letter Reveals Peter Obi Rejected Land Allocation as Governor

2007 Letter Reveals Peter Obi Rejected Land Allocation as Governor

A 2007 letter written by Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has resurfaced online, highlighting his refusal to accept plots of land allocated to him while in office.

In the letter, Obi firmly declined the offer, stating that it would be inappropriate to personally benefit from his position as governor.

“As I have made abundantly clear, my being Governor is by the grace of God, and I believe firmly that it is wrong to benefit from that. I became Governor because I wish to serve my people, and to do that devotedly, I believe I have to distance myself from undue privileges of the office,” the letter read in part.

Obi thanked the authorities for their gesture but rejected the land on principle. The allocated plots —Plot 29/L255 and Plot 29/1254 were located at Hill View Estate, Nkwelle-Ezunaka.

The letter has drawn praise on social media, with many citing it as further evidence of Obi’s consistent stance on integrity and modesty in public service.