Seun Onigbinde Explains Why He Deleted Old Tweets Criticizing Peter Obi

Seun Onigbinde, founder of civic tech platform BudgIT, has spoken out about his recent decision to delete past tweets that criticized Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate.

The deleted tweets, originally posted in 2015, resurfaced recently and sparked heated conversations online – especially because Onigbinde later endorsed Obi’s presidential campaign.

Addressing the situation, Onigbinde was unapologetic. He stated that he does not feel obligated to justify why the tweets were removed, adding that social media should not dictate how individuals evolve in their thoughts or actions.

“I don’t owe you that explanation, nor do I have the time or interest to engage in such distractions,” he wrote.

He clarified that his choice to delete old posts was meant to shield himself from toxic interactions, including false claims, insults, and online harassment.

Onigbinde expressed frustration with the current state of X (formerly Twitter), calling it a platform overrun by virality, troll farms, and polarization.

“Social media often becomes a ‘with us or against us’ arena. It leaves no space for nuance,” he said.

He added that deleting a tweet doesn't negate his long-term belief in transparency, data, and civic accountability, core principles behind his work with BudgIT, Tracka, and Ogbomoso.

Rather than engage with hateful comments, Onigbinde made it clear that users who participate in vile or uninformed commentary will simply be muted or blocked.

“These are not acts of malice – they’re simply boundaries,” he explained, reiterating the need for healthier discourse online.

Onigbinde also shared his hopes for Nigeria’s younger generation, encouraging them to break free from harmful stereotypes and divisive narratives.

“I want to see a civic culture built on respect, facts, and mutual accountability,” he concluded.

For users managing their social media histories, Onigbinde’s story serves as a reminder: you have every right to evolve – and to curate your digital footprint accordingly.