Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has publicly declared his unwavering commitment to his wife, Margaret Brownson Obi, vowing never to divorce her under any circumstances.
The former Anambra State governor made this statement during an appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast, co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu. In the episode, Obi emphasized his steadfast loyalty to his wife, even in hypothetical situations involving betrayal or harm.
“No matter what my wife does today, I won’t divorce her. I can’t separate from her. I can never. Even if she like let her shoot me, as long as I am alive, she’s my wife,” Obi stated. He reiterated that no action by his wife could push him to seek separation, asserting that he would stand by her regardless of any offense.
Reflecting further on his philosophy, Obi explained, “What is she going to do that would offend me? What? Maybe have an extramarital affair? It’s her business. It’s not me. They won’t say two of us have an affair. They would say Peter Obi is a very good man who married a woman who is [promiscuous]. That is it!”
Obi also highlighted the distinct lifestyles he and his wife lead, illustrating how this approach allows them to coexist harmoniously. “You can’t quantify me with the life of my wife or children. No. We have different lifestyles. Even if I’m traveling with my wife, people have seen it. Sometimes we are in the same plane but in different classes. She is in business class and I’m in economy. Because that suits her and it doesn’t conflict with my interests.”
