Politics

I Have No House Help, I Do My Chores Myself – Peter Obi

ByTitilope Adako

PublishedJuly 14, 2025

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has revealed that he lives a modest lifestyle and still performs house chores himself, including sweeping, cleaning, and attending to guests without the help of domestic staff.

Obi made the disclosure in a post on his X handle while reacting to viral photos and videos showing him personally serving food at a recent charity event in Imo State.

He said his simple lifestyle is not a public stunt but a reflection of who he truly is.

“I am genuinely surprised that this simple act has become a topic of discussion. As governor, I always served others whenever we had events. Even now, in my private life, I do not have a house help. When guests visit my home, I serve them myself. I live simply. I sweep, I clean, because for me, humility is not a campaign strategy. It is a way of life,” he wrote.

The former Anambra State governor said he stayed longer than planned at the Jubilee of Hope event because many poor attendees personally requested him to serve them, and he could not ignore their pleas.

Obi noted that true service requires compassion and urged public office holders and citizens to embrace practical acts of kindness.

“There was nothing special about what I did. Service is not special, it is expected. We cannot speak of building a new Nigeria while ignoring the hungry, the forgotten, and the poor.

“Events like this must not remain symbolic. They must become cultural. Public office holders, business leaders, and everyday citizens must unite in lifting others,” he added.

In the past, Obi had revealed that he owned only one wristwatch for 17 years and wore just two pairs of black shoes.

He also preferred flying economy class and took cost-saving measures while in office to reduce government spending.

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.