Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has opened a TikTok page.
Obi made the announcement on his X handle on Tuesday.
On the TikTok page, the ex-Anambra State governor uploaded a video seeking followership and moves to build a new Nigeria that is possible.
He said, “This is my official and only TikTok page. Kindly join me towards building a new Nigeria that is possible.”
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This moves comes days after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai launched a personal account on TikTok days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
In a video announcement on March 15, El-Rufai stated that he created the TikTok page to engage with Nigerians on political matters and the activities of his new party. He invited users to interact with him through videos and discussions.
“This is my only official TikTok page. Please join me for videos, comments, conversations on Nigerian politics, and the activities of our new party, the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Welcome on board,” the politician said.
El-Rufai’s entry into TikTok has gained rapid traction. His announcement video has also recorded 1.9 million views and more than 34,000 user engagements.
The former Federal Capital Territory minister’s follower count currently stands at 323,400, with 462,800 profile likes as of press time.
In his TikTok bio, the former governor described himself as an “accidental public servant, certified ruffler of feathers, and deliberate SDP member.”
His presence on the platform marks a rare move among Nigerian politicians, many of whom have yet to embrace video-sharing social media for direct engagement.
