Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has slammed online advertisements and promotions that use his name and image without authorisation.

In a statement published on his verified X account on Thursday, Obi said that while his aides had previously issued clarifications, some people continue to exploit his identity to mislead unsuspecting members of the public.

He therefore warned the public to ignore any commercial claims that link him to products, companies or money-making ventures.

“I wish to state categorically that I have no connection whatsoever with any of these endorsements or promotional activities. 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,” Obi said.

He described the acts as fraudulent, deceptive, and aimed solely at exploiting public trust.

“The general public is therefore strongly advised to disregard these false claims and exercise utmost caution when encountering any online content that purports to represent or involve me in business dealings.

“Genuine information concerning me or my engagements will continue to be communicated through officially verified channels,” the former Anambra governor added.

The statement comes amid a surge in digital scams targeting public figures in Nigeria, with Obi’s name recently linked to fake endorsements, including AI-altered videos promoting platforms like AfriQuantumX in late September 2025.

Fact-checkers have since debunked these claims, highlighting the growing sophistication of online fraud in the region.