By Frank Ulom
Abuja (Converseer) – The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erevwa, has asserted that the supporters of Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate and 2027 hopefully are ‘monsters.’
Dabiri-Erevwa stated this in a post on X (Twitter) on Sunday evening, raising issues of public office holders’ comments against citizens in Nigeria lately.
She said Obi has ‘raised monsters’ among his Obidients, using terms like ‘obingos’ and warning they might block his Southeast presidential hopes.
“You are ecposing yourself. And your fellow obi – dients. Toxic people. And I will repeat it again. These monsters will be @PeterObi‘s nemesis if he does not call them to order,” Dabiri-Erevwa’s post read.
You are ecposing yourself. And your fellow obi – dients . Toxic people . And I will repeat it again. These monsters will be @PeterObi ‘s nemesis if he does not call them to order . https://t.co/EqVvRnGofK
— abikedabiri (@abikedabiri) April 12, 2026
She escalated after claiming her email was hacked by supporters, labelling them ‘toxic’ and ‘Twitter rats’ while critics slammed her for partisanship as a federal appointee meant to stay neutral.
Converseer reports that Dabiri-Erevwa has been under growing criticism from Nigerians for repeated use of insulting and unprofessional language on social media, with concerns that the conduct is damaging Nigeria’s international reputation.
Her posts in April 2026 have drawn particular attention. In one instance, she wrote “Obingo 😩 Obi diot 🤣🤣🤣,” widely seen as a jab at supporters of Peter Obi. In other exchanges, she referred to Nigerians as “professional hackers,” “warped minds,” and used terms such as “Didinrin,” “Dodoyo,” and “mugu.”
This is not an isolated pattern. In June 2024, she described journalist Samuel Ogundipe as “useless,” “miserable,” and “pathetic,” reinforcing concerns raised by Nigerians about her approach to public communication.
Reacting to the NiDCOM Chairman’s outburst, @TheSerahIbrahim wrote: “Whoever raised Abike Dabiri did a terrible job. She’s so uncouth. She must have grown up in a home with no love. It’s really sad to see. She needs therapy. This is the level of people in Tinubu’s government and you wonder why our economy and every agency in the country is failing. ”
Whoever raised Abike Dabiri did a terrible job. She’s so uncouth. She must have grown up in a home with no love. It’s really sad to see. She needs therapy
This is the level of people in Tinubu’s government and you wonder why our economy and every agency in the country is failing. pic.twitter.com/cNixCphFqm— SERAH IBRAHIM (@TheSerahIbrahim) April 12, 2026
Replying, @PoloM77 also wrote: “I have been a Peter Obi supporter for over 3 years and despite seeing your many despicable comments against Nigerians, I have refused to respond in like measure. There are millions of Obi supporters with similar mindset.
“This constant attack on people like me is disturbing and a testament to who you are and a confirmation that you are the problem.
“You are a Tinubu supporter who daily insults Nigerians… why won’t your own actions be Tinubu’s nemesis?
“Is it because everyone knows you are the first monster? Do we not have receipts of what you APC supporters did to a sitting president in Nigeria – insulting his wife and children?
“Every time people engage with your bigotry, you attack and call them Obidients- Are Obidients the only educated people on X?
“Outside of Nigeria, there are no Obidients… We are all Nigerians out here. Pls stop this obnoxious and damaging representation of Nigerians – we are already going through a lot with rising anti-immigrant sentiments! Grow up Abike!” –
@firstladyship also wrote: “Madam Abike Dabiri is a renowned bigot. Old age wisdom is far from her. At her age, she still tweets like Qudus, Okoro, & Ogbeni Bigot.
“She’s been jumping around insulting Nigerians here, especially those whose names are Igbo.
“Nigerians responded in kind & she is crying. She even tried to gaslight Peter Obi & the Obidients.
“No Constitution grants you the right to insult Nigerians carelessly. BAT himself won’t dare say some of the nasty things that hag says.
“It’s pound for pound, gba for gbos. No one has the monopoly of wawulence. Obidients are no spring chickens. We will return the fire, but you won’t like our methods. X is a slippery slope.
“If you can’t stand the heat, leave the kitchen!”
The exchange highlights Nigeria’s tense 2027 election buildup, with Obi’s youth base clashing over governance demands and tribal tensions.
Nigerians say the role of the NiDCOM Chairman requires disciplined and measured engagement, especially when representing citizens abroad. Public communication from that office carries international visibility and reflects directly on the country.
Many Nigerians in the diaspora already face scrutiny in different countries, and there are concerns that statements from a senior official that appear hostile or dismissive could reinforce negative perceptions and weaken Nigeria’s image.
The issue remains clear. Public officials at this level are expected to communicate with restraint and professionalism, and Nigerians say repeated departures from that standard continue to raise serious questions about the country’s global standing.
