“Politicians Are the Downside of Nigeria” — Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Pray for Them

Peter Obi has known as on Nigerians to hope for politicians, saying the political class is chargeable for many of the nation’s issues.

The previous Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Celebration presidential candidate made the assertion throughout a thanksgiving service held in Oyo State on Sunday.

The occasion occurred on the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, as a part of actions marking the state’s fiftieth anniversary.

Chatting with the congregation, Obi mentioned Nigeria’s disaster shouldn’t be attributable to strange residents however by these in management positions. He urged Nigerians to recollect political leaders of their prayers and ask God to alter their hearts.

“I wish to make a request of Nigerians. Please do bear in mind us politicians in your prayers. We’re the issue of Nigeria. No different particular person.”

Obi defined that Nigeria is richly endowed with human and pure assets however continues to battle due to poor governance and misuse of public funds.

In accordance with him, the nation’s {economic} hardship and social challenges are the results of management failure, not lack of wealth.

He added that the answer lies in sincerity and accountability amongst public workplace holders.

“Nigeria shouldn’t be a poor nation. It’s poorly ruled. Keep in mind us in your prayers that God ought to contact our hearts to make use of public cash for public good. That’s what is required. In the event that they use it, Nigeria shall be good.”

The thanksgiving service was one in every of a number of occasions organised to have a good time Oyo State’s 50 years of creation. Spiritual leaders, authorities officers, and invited visitors attended the programme.

The anniversary celebration started on January 26 and can run till February 3. It’s anticipated to finish with a gala evening and dinner on the Authorities Home Banquet Corridor in Agodi, Ibadan. In the course of the occasion, all 17 former governors of Oyo State shall be honoured for his or her roles within the state’s improvement.