Obi: We Studied the Same Course; He Finished With Third Class, I Am A Lecturer Of Philosophy- Ike

A member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Augustine Onyedikachukwu Ike, has compared his academic qualifications with those of Peter Obi, claiming that he graduated with a Second Class Upper degree while the former Anambra governor finished with a Third Class.

Ike made the remark during an interview on TVC News on Thursday, November 12, 2026, while discussing Obi’s background and qualifications in the build-up to the 2027 general election.

The lawmaker said both men studied the same course, but maintained that their academic performances were different, drawing attention to the distinction between their respective degree classifications.

He also disclosed that he had a career in academia before venturing into politics, revealing that he worked as a lecturer in philosophy. Ike’s comments appeared aimed at highlighting his own educational background and professional experience while making the comparison with Obi.

He explained that his experience in teaching philosophy formed part of his career before he became involved in public service and eventually joined the Anambra State House of Assembly.

In his words “We studied the same course, and while he finished with a Third Class, I finished with a Second Class Upper, and I am a lecturer in philosophy before I joined politics.”

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