Mrs. Margaret Peter-Obi, the wife of the former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has clarified that she was not the “Margaret Obi” that was appointed as a High Court Judge in England and Wales amidst congratulatory messages.
Mrs. Peter-Obi made the clarification in a terse statement made available to Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Entitled “UK Appointment: Clarification and Congratulations“, she appreciated those that extended such gestures.
She, however, clarified that she was not the person recently appointed as judge but merely share the same name.
She said: “I have received numerous messages of goodwill and congratulations following the news of Mrs. Margaret Obi’s appointment as a High Court Judge in England and Wales.
“While I deeply appreciate the kind thoughts and warm gestures, I wish to clarify that I am not the person recently appointed, nor do I serve or have any affiliation with the UK Justice Department.
“We simply share the same name.”
Meanwhile, she joined all well-meaning Nigerians to celebrate Mrs. Margaret Obi for her remarkable achievement.
“Her elevation is an inspiration to women everywhere and reflects the global excellence of Nigerians,” she noted.
Peter Obi congratulates Margaret Obi
In the meantime, Peter Obi has congratulated Margaret Obi “on her well-deserved appointment as a High Court Judge in England and Wales”.
Taking to his “X” handle, @PeterObi, Mr. Obi hailed her appointment as a testament to hard work, integrity, and professional excellence.
Celebrating excellence beyond borders, Peter Obi wrote:
“I warmly congratulate Mrs. Margaret Obi on her well-deserved appointment as a High Court Judge in England and Wales.
“By the elevation, Mrs Obi makes history as the first African-born High Court Judge in England and Wales.
“Her remarkable journey from solicitor to the Bench, with over 27 years of legal practice and seven years of judicial service, stands as a testament to hard work, integrity, and professional excellence.
“Due to the similarity in name, Mrs. Obi is often mistaken for my wife, but for clarity, she is not.
“It’s also necessary to note that my wife, from inception, officially identifies herself as Mrs. Margaret Peter-Obi.
“Her achievement once again highlights the outstanding potential of Nigerians who continue to excel globally when given the right environment to thrive.
“We are challenged by the remarkable attainments of Nigerians in other climes to build a nation that fosters such excellence within our own borders.”
About Margaret Peter-Obi
She is married to Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State.
She hails from Akwa Ibom State, though born in Cross River State.
There is no detailed and widely verified record of her holding a specific full-time professional job such as CEO of a major corporation.
However, as First Lady of Anambra State, she was involved in women’s empowerment, social development, and advocacy.
She initiated and supported programmes such as equipment grants for women’s co-operatives and establishment of family courts under the State Ministry of Women’s Affairs.
The court was to address child abuse and inheritance rights for widows, and broaden advocacy for gender equity.
She engaged in philanthropy, as well as community works.
She facilitated equipment grants for women’s farming cooperatives.
In January 2025 she empowered 300 women in Agulu, Anambra State, each with a cheque of ₦100,000 as a capital boost for petty trading.
Margaret Peter-Obi is best described as a philanthropist, women’s and children’s advocacy figure, and public social‐development partner.
She is active in civic and social engagements, leading a private life despite her success as a philanthropist and advocate of human rights.
