Photos Emerge as Peter Obi Meets Young Boy in Viral Lagos Rally Photo

Photos Emerge as Peter Obi Meets Young Boy in Viral Lagos Rally Photo

  • Peter Obi has extended his love and gratitude to the young boy who stood in front of his convoy during his campaign rally in Lagos state
  • Identified as Yusuf, the 15-year-old boy made the headlines when the epic picture went viral
  • In another viral photo that surfaced on social media on Monday, February 13, Yusuf was seen posing with the Labour Party bannerman

The presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has met with the young boy seen in a viral photo standing with his arms outstretched in front of his convoy during the campaign rally in Lagos state.

According to Punch newspaper, the teenage boy was identified as Yusuf, who is 15 years old.

Peter Obi, Yusuf
The photo of 15-year-old Yusuf went viral when a photographer captured him standing in front of Peter Obi's convoy during the Lagos state Labour Party rally. Photo: Peter Obi
Source: Twitter

Netizens react

In a new viral picture that stormed the internet on Monday, February 13, Yusuf was seen all smiles and side by side with the Labour Party presidential candidate.

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Netizens hailed Peter Obi's gesture on social media, with many referring to him as a man of nobility and simplicity.

Others described him as worthy of the presidential seat and one who would be a good ambassador of Nigeria in the international community and redeem the lost image of Nigeria as a great nation with great people.

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Meanwhile, a Nigerian socialite, Cubana chief priest, and other well-meaning Nigerians are now searching for the young boy as they promise to reward him.

This comes after Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, held his anticipated Lagos rally on February 11, 2023.

The young boy's photo marching directly in front of Peter Obi’s convoy made the rounds on social media and impressed many Nigerians.

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In another development, the Nigerian music duo Peter and Paul Okoye of PSquare were at the Obi-Datti rally in Lagos to support Peter Obi.

The music duo were seen storming the stage and performing to the large crowd that turned up at the campaign rally.

Videos from the rally and PSquare’s performance went viral on social media and stirred mixed reactions from netizens.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.