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‘I’m a billionaire in naira, not in dollars’ – Peter Obi
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· September 15, 2026
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Key points The podcast, 'Keeping It Real with Adeola Fayehun', is where Obi addressed the issue of his wealth. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has clarified his billionaire status.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has clarified his billionaire status. He stated that his wealth is measured in naira, not US dollars, which is the standard for measuring billionaires. Obi explained that when his wealth is measured in naira, he is considered a billionaire.
He made this clarification while responding to questions on a podcast. The podcast, 'Keeping It Real with Adeola Fayehun', is where Obi addressed the issue of his wealth.
Further details about his statement are available from the source, providing more context about his response to questions about his billionaire status.
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Published: September 15, 2026 ·
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