Peter Obi Warns Against Fraudulent Use of His Name and Image for Online Businesses
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups using his name and image for online commercial activities without his authorization.
According to a report by Vanguard Newspapers on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Obi expressed deep concern over the increasing misuse of his identity by fraudsters seeking to exploit his reputation for personal and financial gain.
The former Anambra State governor revealed that his attention was drawn to several online businesses and promotional campaigns using his name and photos without his consent. He condemned such actions as fraudulent and deceptive, noting that they mislead innocent members of the public who believe he is affiliated with those ventures.
Obi reaffirmed that he has never endorsed or authorized any individual, brand, or online platform to use his name, likeness, or identity for commercial purposes.
In his words:
“At no time have I authorised any individual, business, or online platform to use my name, image, or identity for commercial purposes or profit-making ventures.”
He emphasized that his official communications and initiatives are always announced through verified channels and urged the public to be wary of scams that attempt to capitalize on his name.
The statement underscores broader concerns about identity fraud and the misuse of public figures’ images in the digital age, as Obi seeks to protect both his integrity and unsuspecting citizens from deception.
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups using his name and image for online commercial activities without his authorization.
According to a report by Vanguard Newspapers on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Obi expressed deep concern over the increasing misuse of his identity by fraudsters seeking to exploit his reputation for personal and financial gain.
The former Anambra State governor revealed that his attention was drawn to several online businesses and promotional campaigns using his name and photos without his consent. He condemned such actions as fraudulent and deceptive, noting that they mislead innocent members of the public who believe he is affiliated with those ventures.
Obi reaffirmed that he has never endorsed or authorized any individual, brand, or online platform to use his name, likeness, or identity for commercial purposes.
In his words:
“At no time have I authorised any individual, business, or online platform to use my name, image, or identity for commercial purposes or profit-making ventures.”
He emphasized that his official communications and initiatives are always announced through verified channels and urged the public to be wary of scams that attempt to capitalize on his name.
The statement underscores broader concerns about identity fraud and the misuse of public figures’ images in the digital age, as Obi seeks to protect both his integrity and unsuspecting citizens from deception.
Peter Obi Warns Against Fraudulent Use of His Name and Image for Online Businesses
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups using his name and image for online commercial activities without his authorization.
According to a report by Vanguard Newspapers on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Obi expressed deep concern over the increasing misuse of his identity by fraudsters seeking to exploit his reputation for personal and financial gain.
The former Anambra State governor revealed that his attention was drawn to several online businesses and promotional campaigns using his name and photos without his consent. He condemned such actions as fraudulent and deceptive, noting that they mislead innocent members of the public who believe he is affiliated with those ventures.
Obi reaffirmed that he has never endorsed or authorized any individual, brand, or online platform to use his name, likeness, or identity for commercial purposes.
In his words:
“At no time have I authorised any individual, business, or online platform to use my name, image, or identity for commercial purposes or profit-making ventures.”
He emphasized that his official communications and initiatives are always announced through verified channels and urged the public to be wary of scams that attempt to capitalize on his name.
The statement underscores broader concerns about identity fraud and the misuse of public figures’ images in the digital age, as Obi seeks to protect both his integrity and unsuspecting citizens from deception.
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