Peter Gregory Obi was born on July 19, 1961, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Hailing from the Igbo ethnic group, Peter Obi grew up in a region known for its entrepreneurial spirit and commercial activities. His upbringing in Onitsha, one of Nigeria’s major commercial centers, would later influence his business acumen and economic perspectives.
Peter Gregory Obi is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the governor of Anambra State from 17 March 2006 until his impeachment on 2 November 2006. Reinstated on 9 February 2007, he continued his tenure until 2010 when he was re-elected for a second term which ended on 7 March 2014. A member of the African Democratic Congress since 2025, Obi was the presidential candidate for Labour Party in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.