Netizens React as Peter Obi Joins TikTok
Peter Obi, Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor has expanded his social media presence by joining TikTok. He announced this on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account saying:
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“This is my official and only TikTok page. Join me in building a New Nigeria that is POssible. – PO”
This came shortly after he posted a video on his newly created TikTok account saying the same thing in the caption.
Peter Obi’s move has gotten reactions from netizens. Some are hailing Obi for taking the step, seeing it as a way to reach a wider audience, especially the youth who are on TikTok. CelebrityNote has gathered some reactions,
@Pzonex2 said, “Who de advice Peter obi now. This moves no just make sense I don tire to defend this man”
@Broda_nla responded, “Lmao. Seems you don’t understand how this works. TikTok vitality can penetrate anywhere. Short video content is one of the most engaging, popular, effective, or consumed forms of media today.”
@Michael60784220 said, “All these men na the same no different, south east,south west,south south and north,all politicians na the same no matter how them pretend to beSaint their identity go revealed lass lass..”
@kflyamechi said, “Even Donald Trump joined TikTok during his election campaign and acknowledged the importance of TikTok during his first speech in the Oval Office. So, what’s the problem?”
@BellzofAfrica said, “There is a trend here that people are not noticing o. Few days ago, Nasir El-Rufai released a similar video on TikTok. Am I the only person putting these pieces together?”
Recall that in July 2022, Peter Obi disassociated himself from various social media accounts in his name including TikTok, saying his official communication was limited to specific platforms. This latest move shows a shift in strategy to use TikTok to reach a wider audience.
Some see this move as an adaptation to modern communication trends, while others question its impact on political discourse.
Watch the video below:
