Obi bags honorary Georgia citizenship

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has been conferred with honorary citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States.

Obi announced this via a post on X on Friday, September 26, 2025.

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) said the development followed his participation in the Black Congressional Week events in Washington, D.C.

He revealed that he participated in a series of engagements on Thursday, September 25, including the Congressional Black Caucus Week Reception hosted by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock at the Senate Kennedy Caucus Room.

According to Obi, Senator Warnock — a strong advocate for Africa’s development — encouraged him to discuss issues of democracy and development on the continent.

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The former governor disclosed that he also held talks with Kim Clark, CEO of Georgia Power, the state’s largest independent power company, which generates and distributes over 20,000 megawatts of electricity nationwide. Obi described their conversation as “deeply insightful.”

Obi revealed that he equally attended the One Voice Africa event, organised by a group dedicated to defending the dignity of Black immigrants.

He stated: “I urged them to take a greater interest in promoting good governance in Africa, noting that Africa’s potential is immeasurable if led by visionary and responsible leaders.

“Finally, the highlight of the day was the conferment of Honorary Citizenship of Georgia on me by the State of Georgia.

“For me, the day’s events were about learning, serving, and remaining committed to building a new Nigeria that is truly possible.”

The Star