Seyi Law Defends Peter Obi’s Son, Oseloka, Against Online Bullying

Popular Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law, has spoken out against the cyberbullying targeted at Oseloka Obi, son of the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The controversy began after photos of Oseloka dining with a male friend surfaced online, sparking speculation and heated discussions, with some critics suggesting the images could harm his father’s political reputation.

Reacting via his social media page, Seyi Law condemned the attacks, urging Nigerians to keep family members out of political battles.

He wrote:

“Now, family is off limits. I never insulted anyone first. It’s okay, sha. Though it is painful, we should be careful not to become what we condemn. Please, let the young man be. He is not his father, neither is he the one that made him some people’s choice.”

While some online users sympathized with Oseloka, others fueled the controversy with harsher takes.

@Crystalacho wrote: “Sorry they brought your family into it. But try dey stand on the path of truth, aburo mi.”
@TpainRenegade27 added: “I just tired. The guy na adult yet they treating him like a toddler… why trying to distort the reality of the young man?”

Still, a faction of commenters argued that politics often comes with unavoidable family scrutiny.

Opinion

This episode highlights a recurring flaw in Nigeria’s political and social culture—the tendency to drag family members into battles they never signed up for. Oseloka is an adult with his own life, yet his personal choices are now being dissected in the context of his father’s political career.

It is worth remembering that public figures may choose the spotlight, but their children and relatives often do not. Politics should be about policies, competence, and leadership, not about who someone’s son dines with or the private choices of family members.

Seyi Law’s call is a timely reminder: we cannot fight bullying, hate, or intolerance by becoming bullies ourselves. Nigerians must learn to separate the man from his family. If Peter Obi is to be held accountable, it should be on his record, not on Oseloka’s lifestyle.

At the end of the day, the real question is: do we want politics driven by serious issues, or reduced to gossip about private lives?