Hundreds of residents in Delta State trooped out on Saturday in celebration of the 64th birthday of Labour Party’s Peter Obi, in what many have described as a powerful show of love and grassroots support for the 2023 presidential candidate.
The crowd, mostly youths and adults alike, could be seen rallying through the streets of Warri and other parts of Delta, with many trekking while others rode atop decorated trucks waving fliers, shouting chants, and displaying messages of solidarity with Obi.
Social media was flooded with videos and comments from Nigerians who witnessed the display of affection. X user @ChuksEricE posted a 50-second clip showing the crowd in full celebration mode. “Delta State people out on the streets today to celebrate Peter Obi’s 64th birthday,” he wrote.
The spectacle didn’t go unnoticed online. Many users were quick to interpret the event as a direct political signal ahead of the 2027 general elections. “APC will call for a board meeting by Monday to start strategizing for 2027. The love is unexplainable,” wrote @engr_akoh.
Others called attention to the regional dynamics of support, with @Davealone210 posting, “E come be like say na other region know the value of Obi more than the southeast… Obi is loved…happy birthday, okwute ndi Nigeria.”
User @humphramania added, “This is exactly why the opposition are scared. They’re looking for every means possible to kill the momentum. The shock waves of 2023 is still very fresh in their minds. Peter Obi is coming!!!”
The event was particularly striking for its organic nature, with many noting that no one was paid to attend. “Wetin dey give me joy na be say, u no fit say Obi pay person,” @karl_uriel21 said.
For some, the spectacle was simply unprecedented. “I have never seen anything like this before. What a man!!!” wrote @EdeCasmir. Celebrating the moment, @TrulyDearest_ wrote, “Happy birthday to our next Presido!!!!”
This show of force from Delta adds to Obi’s growing popularity outside the Southeast, suggesting a widening political appeal that could reshape national conversations leading into the next election.
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