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| The celebrant Dominic Ositadimma Obi |
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has lauded his eldest brother, Dominic Ositadimma Obi, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, celebrating a lifetime of humility, integrity, and quiet responsibility.
In a birthday message shared on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Obi said he was honoring his brother not merely for reaching the milestone age but for the values Dominic has embodied throughout his life.
He described Dominic as an exemplary figure whose steadfast honesty and contentment have long been a source of pride for the family.
Recalling his tenure as governor of Anambra State, Obi noted that Dominic never used their family ties to pursue favors - never visiting the governor’s office or the Governor’s Lodge to seek special treatment - an act Obi highlighted as reflective of his brother’s strong principles.
He noted that his brother, a planner and contractor, who builds homes for people, never asked him for a government contract throughout his tenure as governor.
“Whenever we met, he would warmly embrace me and tell me that he was fine,” Obi said, adding that his brother would then remind him of his responsibilities to the people.
“He would solemnly remind me to keep doing what I promised the people and never bring a bad name to the family and my community,” he said.
According to Obi, his brother would also remind him that whatever difficulties he was personally experiencing, many other Nigerians were worse off, and encouraged him to continue doing his best for society.
The former governor disclosed that he later learnt that Dominic’s conduct was part of a broader decision by members of the Obi family to ensure that none of them took advantage of his position as governor.
“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,” Obi said.
He explained that the family had resolved to protect the good name he was building for the Obi family and their community of Agulu, adding that the same principle extended to his children.
Obi said his brother, even at 75, remains deeply concerned about the affairs of Nigeria and regularly offers him prayers and words of encouragement.
“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,” he said.
The NDP presidential candidate expressed gratitude to God for his brother’s life and the example he had set for the family.
“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,” Obi said.
He prayed that God Almighty would continue to grant his brother good health, abundant grace and blessings.
“Happy 75th birthday, my dearest brother,” Obi added.
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