Peter Obi's Camp Denies Gym Accident Rumors Ahead of 2027

The camp of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied a viral report claiming he suffered a broken neck in a gym accident. Obi's spokesman, Idris Zekeri, described the circulating photographs and reports as doctored and malicious, accusing political rivals of fabricating the story to gain an advantage ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Zekeri dismissed the claims as entirely false during an interview on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and characterized the narrative as the work of desperate opponents who have failed to meet their promises to Nigerians. When asked about Obi's current whereabouts, Zekeri refrained from providing details, stating he had not been authorized to disclose that information.

This incident occurs as political activities intensify across various parties in preparation for the upcoming elections, with social media becoming a platform for competing narratives regarding leading candidates. Obi was ratified as the NDC's presidential candidate on May 29, 2026, after resigning from the African Democratic Congress earlier that month.