2026: Let’s prioritise higher lifestyle over elaborate funerals – Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Celebration, Peter Obi has known as on all Nigerians and leaders throughout the nation to prioritise bettering the usual of dwelling of residents over elaborate funerals for victims of mishaps and all types of criminality.
In his New 12 months message to Nigerians, the previous governor of Anambra State stated 2026 ought to stand as a logo of a real new starting for Nigeria.
Additionally stating that the brand new yr ought to function a time for sober reflection and dedication, Obi stated it will be significant that the nation’s democracy is taken severely.
In a submit made on X on Thursday, January 1, Obi stated, with the brand new yr leaders and residents alike should present dedication to unity, justice, accountability, compassion, and the rule of regulation.
“Let it sign the beginning of a real rebirth for Nigeria, a yr after we collect the braveness to confront our shortcomings truthfully and start to construct a broad nationwide consensus primarily based on integrity, equity, and shared sacrifice.
“We name on these in positions of authority to rediscover the sacred responsibility of truth-telling—about their backgrounds, intentions, insurance policies, actions, and even their well being. Management thrives on belief, and belief is barely doable with honesty,” Obi stated.
He additionally famous that he hopes the New 12 months turns into one wherein public workplace is seen as a solemn name to service somewhat than a platform for private enrichment and the place public sources are managed with transparency, self-discipline, and a deep sense of duty to each present and future generations.
“Might this New 12 months even be a time for compassion and sacrifice, the place we consciously put the wants of the poor, the weak, and the forgotten on the centre of our nationwide conscience. A nation isn’t outlined by the grandeur of its celebrations however by the dignity of life it presents its residents.
“Subsequently, allow us to prioritise a greater lifestyle over elaborate funerals; allow us to make investments extra in hospitals than in hearses, extra in faculties than in slogans, and extra in jobs and productiveness than in extravagance and waste.
“Above all, could this yr renew our collective resolve to create a Nigeria that actually works for all— simply in its legal guidelines, productive in its economic system, united in its variety, and humane in its remedy of each citizen,” the previous governor famous.