'I'm a billionaire in naira, not in dollars' - Peter Obi

Author: Seun OpejobiPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

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'I'm a billionaire in naira, not in dollars' - Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, stated that he is a billionaire in naira but not in US dollars. The former governor of Anambra State made these remarks during a podcast in the US, explaining that wealth is typically measured in dollars. Obi emphasized that he holds billionaire status when measured in naira.

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