The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has celebrated his eldest brother, Dominic Ositadimma Obi, on his 75th birthday, describing him as an exemplary human being whose integrity, humility, contentment and sense of responsibility have remained a source of pride to the family.
Obi, in a birthday message on Sunday, August 30, 2026, said he was celebrating his elder brother not merely because of his age or their family relationship, but because of the values he had consistently demonstrated throughout his life.
The NDC presidential candidate recalled that during his eight years as Governor of Anambra State, Dominic never visited his office or the Governor’s Lodge to seek favours, as many might have expected.
He noted that his brother, a planner and contractor who builds homes for people, never asked him for a government contract throughout his tenure as governor.
“Whenever we met, he would warmly embrace me and tell me that he was fine,” Obi said, adding that his brother would then remind him of his responsibilities to the people.
“He would solemnly remind me to keep doing what I promised the people and never bring a bad name to the family and my community,” he said.
According to Obi, his brother would also remind him that whatever difficulties he was personally experiencing, many other Nigerians were worse off, and encouraged him to continue doing his best for society.
The former governor disclosed that he later learnt that Dominic’s conduct was part of a broader decision by members of the Obi family to ensure that none of them took advantage of his position as governor.
“I later came to understand that this was not peculiar to him alone. My family members had actually held a meeting and resolved that none of them would take advantage of my position as Governor,” Obi said.
He explained that the family had resolved to protect the good name he was building for the Obi family and their community of Agulu, adding that the same principle extended to his children.
Obi said his brother, even at 75, remains deeply concerned about the affairs of Nigeria and regularly offers him prayers and words of encouragement.
“Whenever we speak, he is full of prayers and good wishes. He constantly reminds me that if I have the opportunity to serve Nigeria, I should do so with honesty, integrity, and the interest of the people at heart,” he said.
The NDC presidential candidate expressed gratitude to God for his brother’s life and the example he had set for the family.
“Brother Dom, I thank God for the gift of your life and for the example you have set for our family. Your integrity, humility, contentment, and sense of responsibility are qualities worthy of celebration,” Obi said.
He prayed that God Almighty would continue to grant his brother good health, abundant grace and blessings.
“Happy 75th birthday, my dearest brother,” Obi added.