A strong warning has been issued by Valentine Obienyem, Media Adviser to Peter Obi, regarding a surge in fraudulent investment schemes falsely claiming affiliation with the prominent political figure.
The official disclaimer, released today, urges the public to exercise extreme caution and vigilance against these scams.
According to the statement, numerous online “investment platforms” and business opportunities are circulating, falsely advertising endorsement or association with Peter Obi to attract investors.
Obienyem emphatically stated these claims are false and represent outright scams.
The warning comes following the recent apprehension of a suspect involved in these fraudulent activities.
The individual reportedly confessed to security agencies that Peter Obi’s reputation for integrity is deliberately being exploited as a “trust magnet” to deceive unsuspecting individuals into making fraudulent financial commitments.
“These fraudsters are capitalising on the public trust Mr. Obi has earned,” Obienyem stated. “They are using his name and image to lure people into schemes promising unrealistic returns.”
The official disclaimer stresses a total disassociation between Peter Obi and any online “doubling” schemes, crypto-investment platforms, or high-yield wealth programs.
Key takeaways from the warning include:
Verify Before You Invest: Always confirm the legitimacy of any financial offer through official, verified channels.
Exercise Vigilance: Any investment promising unrealistic returns while using Peter Obi’s name or image should be immediately considered a criminal attempt to defraud.
Total Disassociation: Peter Obi is not affiliated with any of these schemes.
Obienyem’s statement concludes with a plea for the public to remain vigilant and avoid allowing fraudsters to exploit their trust.
Authorities are urging anyone who has encountered these scams to report them immediately.
