Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has criticized Nigeria’s political class for focusing on trivial matters instead of addressing the country’s critical issues.
In a statement on his social media handle, Peter Obi called the current political situation a shameful display, pointing out that Nigeria is grappling with severe socio-economic challenges. He highlighted the escalating levels of poverty, hunger, insecurity, and children out of school as urgent problems in need of immediate attention.
“It is deeply troubling that Nigeria’s political leadership is rapidly descending into an embarrassing spectacle.
“We are at a time when our nation faces the highest levels of actual and multidimensional poverty, soaring infant mortality rates, millions of out-of-school children, and one of the most insecure and hunger-stricken environments on earth.
“Nigeria cannot afford to be governed like a reality TV show while millions suffer for so long. It is time for leadership rooted in character, competence, capacity, consistency, compassion, and urgency—leadership that prioritises education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation,” he tweeted.
The former governor of Anambra State expressed frustration that the national conversation is centered around scandals such as sexual harassment allegations in the National Assembly, budget padding, and judicial decisions that could disrupt governance in states.
Peter Obi emphasized the need for politicians to prioritize serious governance over party switching in search of easy electoral victories, labeling such behavior as a dangerous neglect of their responsibilities.
