By Valentine Obienyem
Even as Governor, Mr. Peter Obi was known to personally serve food to his guests as part of a deeply held belief in humility and service. Till this day, when visitors come to his home, it is not uncommon to see him offering them food himself. It is a habit formed by principle.
The photograph now in circulation, showing him serving food at an event, was not a political performance. It was taken during the Jubilee of Hope – part of the Year of Unity and Hope proclaimed by Pope Francis. The event symbolises a reversal of roles: a moment when the privileged serve the poor.
What Obi did was not for show. It was a quiet, sincere act of humanity – a visible expression of a life built on equity and justice.
The Jubilee invites those in authority to step down – even if briefly – from their lofty stations, to walk among the lowly and serve. But for men like Peter Obi, such humility is not seasonal. It is a way of life.
Other highly placed Nigerians, such as Senator Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, also served food that day. The furore caused by the gesture arose from it being reported out of context.
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