Nigeria: No, Nigerian Presidential Hopeful Peter Obi Didn't Say Soldiers Should Reject New Salary Increases
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that politician and presidential aspirant Peter Obi urged Nigerian soldiers to reject the new salary increases until after the 2027 election. But Obi has dismissed the claim as "entirely untrue".
Several Facebook posts claim that Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi suggested that soldiers should reject new salary increases until after the 2027 election. However, Peter Obi has refuted these claims as "entirely untrue." Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel, ranging from 30% to 80% depending on rank.
These increases will take effect from September 1, 2026. The announcement has elicited mixed reactions, with some Nigerians supporting the higher pay and others questioning its timing. Despite the presence of such claims on social media, Africa Check found no credible media reports or evidence to support Peter Obi's alleged statement.
The presidential candidate dismissed the claim in a statement on his verified X account, stating that it was "entirely untrue."
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