Curled from: Punch Newspapers.

Uchenna, who is the Executive Director of Centre for Gender Economics in Africa, said that she was raised to be non-religious and non-political, but Peter Obi’s actions touched her humanity.

She made this known in a post shared on her Facebook account on Tuesday.

She wrote:

“You didn’t see me, You don’t know me, You only heard me! #HumanityFirst. I have been trained in the third sector (Non – Governmental Organizations) to be non-religious and non-political, but you touched my humanity.

Thank you for being so kind to me today, Sir.

“My flight time was changed twice today, and after finally boarding just at the aircraft door, I was informed that there was no more seat and that I will need to go back to the bus to be conveyed to the waiting area to keep waiting!

When their staff ordered me to hurry onto the bus, I shouted in a teary voice that I had been in the airport since 11 am and would not allow him to order me by almost 6 pm.

“Hopelessly I turned around and started walking down the stairs; just then, the air hostesses started calling me to come back on board, and alas, you heard my voice and stood up for me and told them to give me your seat. My tears came down my cheeks when I felt your genuine care for a stranger in distress.

“I prayed for you throughout the flight, she concluded.

Obi’s popularity among youths can also be attributed to his advocacy for a better future for Nigeria’s young people. He is known for his criticism of Nigeria’s political elite and his calls for a more merit-based system that rewards hard work and talent. Obi has also been vocal about the need for investment in education and youth empowerment, which has endeared him to young people who see him as a champion for their cause.