Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, has accused Nigerian politicians of prioritising their personal and self-serving interests over finding solutions to the nation’s problems.
On Monday, Obi posted this assertion on his X Twitter.
He bemoaned the fact that poverty, inflation, and the exodus of businesses from Nigeria necessitated action to prevent further collapse of the country.
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He wrote, “Today, poverty is pervasive and on the increase. Unemployment is rising. Food inflation has skyrocketed to over 43%.
“Foreign and local investors are losing faith in the future growth of our economy and are leaving in large numbers.
“Businesses are shutting down. Urgent actions need to be taken to salvage the nation from further economic collapse and move it from consumption to production!
“However, instead of concerning ourselves with all these challenges threatening our collective existence and finding ways to recreate an inclusive and sustainable economy, pull millions of people out of poverty, and return our nearly 20 million out-of-school children to schools, our leaders are more concerned with funding their selfish luxuries and individual lavishness, while throwing blames at others who are only committed to solving the nation’s problems.”
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Obi emphasised that, in his opinion, the essence of leadership is service, and that, in order to create a safe and secure society, leaders must find solutions to the problems confronting the nation.
“I have always believed that politics should be about service to the people and the betterment of society. In the face of all these challenges, we the leaders should commit to inclusive and sustainable growth to end the hardship which has continued to burden our fellow Nigerians.
“Only through that can we achieve a peaceful and secure society. A New Nigeria based on better economic and patriotic thinking is very POssible,” he added.
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