"The Way Peter Obi Handled Soludo and Tinubu’s Insults Shows He Is an Intelligent Man" — Chief Pete Edochie Praises Labour Party Leader

Veteran Nollywood icon and cultural figure, Chief Pete Edochie, has publicly commended Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, for the calm and calculated manner in which he handled personal and political attacks from Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Speaking during an interview with journalists in Enugu on Tuesday, Chief Edochie described Obi’s restraint and maturity in the face of criticism as a mark of intelligence, discipline, and true leadership.

“The way Peter Obi handled Soludo’s and Tinubu’s insults shows he is an intelligent man,” the respected actor and elder statesman declared.

Chief Edochie, known for his profound wisdom and deep Igbo proverbs, further noted that Nigerian politics often rewards noise-makers, but Obi’s decision to maintain dignity instead of engaging in public spats shows emotional strength and political clarity.

“A man who talks less but works more will always go far. You cannot drag a lion into the mud and expect it to bark like a dog,” Edochie added.

Peter Obi came under criticism in 2022 and 2023 from both Governor Soludo, who questioned his economic record as a former Anambra governor, and later from President Tinubu, whose campaign team dismissed Obi’s candidacy with various public digs and dismissals.

Rather than engage in tit-for-tat responses, Obi consistently chose diplomacy, often focusing on policy issues and redirecting the conversation to nation-building and economic reform.

Edochie’s comments reflect a growing admiration for Peter Obi among both traditional leaders and Nigeria’s younger generation, who view him as a symbol of integrity and political decency in a deeply polarised climate.

“We need leaders who understand the power of silence, strategy, and service. Not every insult needs a reply,” Edochie concluded.

As Nigeria continues to navigate economic and political uncertainty, many citizens are looking to figures like Peter Obi as examples of how leadership should be conducted — with patience, intellect, and dignity.

Chief Pete Edochie’s endorsement of Obi’s approach is not just a personal opinion — it’s a reflection of the values many Nigerians long to see in their public servants.