NSC accuses Peter Obi of politicising Flamingos World Cup triumph

The National Sports Commission said former governor Peter Obi politicised the Flamingos' FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup victory and demanded an apology, reported by P.M. News. Reno Omokri also accused Obi of the same, according to Punch. Leadership quoted NSC Chairman Malam Shehu Dikko urging Obi to reflect and apologise, while the President's aide Segun Dada alleged attempts to prevent Obi from greeting the team, as noted by Leadership.

What we know

• NSC Chair Malam Shehu Dikko accused Peter Obi of politicising the victory
• Obi was urged to apologise to the team
• Reno Omokri also made the accusation
• President Bola Tinubu's aide Segun Dada posted on X about the incident

Sources

1. Tinubu’s Aide Accuses Obi Of Politicising Flamingos’ World Cup Triumph – Leadership, 9 Nov 2026
2. NSC Accuses Obi Of Politicising Flamingos’ World Cup Triumph, Demands Apology – Leadership, 10 Nov 2026
3. NSC accuses Peter Obi of politicising Flamingos’ World Cup victory, demands apology – P.M. News, 22 h ago
4. Flamingos: Omokri accuses Obi of politicising victory – Punch, 5 h ago
5. Flamingos: Omokri accuses Obi of politicising World Cup victory – The Eagle Online, 17 min ago

Updates

• 11 Nov, 13:02 WAT – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
• 11 Nov, 08:01 WAT – Story published - 3 outlets

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