'He's a promise keeper' - Applause as Peter Obi donates money to renovate mosques

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has presented cheques to the leaders of Akwa and Onitsha Muslim communities.

According to the presidential hopeful, his magnanimous act fulfilled an earlier promise, Nigerian Tribune reported.

Peter Obi wishes Anambra Muslims Eid Mubarak

Obi also wished Muslim compatriots a happy Eid-el-Kabir, according to Voice of Nigeria.

The 61-year-old wrote on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday, June 28:

"Earlier today, I hosted the Anambra Muslim Community at my residence in Onitsha, to celebrate the Eid al Adha.

"I also presented cheques to the leaders of Onitsha and Awka Muslim Communities, in fulfilment of my earlier promise of helping to renovate their respective mosques."

Following the gesture, supporters and oppositions alike, took to the comments section to laud the former Anambra state governor.

A former presidential aide and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bashir Ahmad, wrote: "Thank you!"

thebeeperfumery wrote: "What you did was commendable. Continue with your good works. Uniting the country is the way forward."

OyoforPO said: "Peter Obi is a promise keeper."

AEzedimora commented: "Thank you for always doing this. It's a pity that no matter how u accommodate others from other faith and regions their hatred for the Igbo man is still massive. I don't know the mind of God though but I pray this nation we found ourselves in become progressive and peaceful."