Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu for Saying Nigerians Not Alone in Poverty: “Offer Solutions Not Excuses”
- President Bola Tinubu has come under heavy criticism over comments that Nigeria is not the only nation facing hardship
- Peter Obi criticised Tinubu for saying such, noting that Nigeria was the poverty capital of the world
- The Labour Party flagbearer explained what Tinubu should do rather than generalise economic hardship
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The flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has tackled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent claim that Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty.
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In a post shared on his X page on Friday, June 21, Obi said the problems facing the nation were well-known to all Nigerians.
Why Obi is attacking Tinubu
While acknowledging poverty and hardship within the country, Tinubu stated that Nigeria was not unique in experiencing such challenges.
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Tinubu also warned criminals against acts of vandalism on rail tracks and theft of electric cables, labelling these actions as deliberate sabotage. President Tinubu made these remarks in Lagos while receiving a delegation from the National Assembly who visited to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with him. He urged citizens to adopt a new set of values to facilitate progress.
In a strong rebuke, former vice president, Atiku Abubakar criticised Tinubu's remarks on poverty, urging him not to trivialise Nigeria's economic challenges.
Peter Obi tells Tinubu to offer solutions
Also reacting to Tinubu's statement, the former governor of Anambra state, Obi, disclosed that it was disheartening to hear those in charge, who were hired to address problems, say that Nigerians were not the only ones struggling with poverty and hunger.
Instead, he suggested that a true leader provides direction, guidance, solutions, and reassurance in times of crisis.
Peter Obi tweeted:
"The problems facing Nigeria are well-known to all Nigerians.
"We are the poverty capital of the world, among the most insecure people on earth, among the hungriest, have poor education quality and the highest number of out-of-school children, high infant mortality, corruption, unemployment, the highest income gap between the poor and the rich, high corruption perception index, infrastructure and healthcare challenges, and more.
"It is disheartening to hear those in charge, who were hired to address our problems, make statements like "we are not the only ones struggling with poverty and hunger." Instead of merely acknowledging that other countries face similar challenges, we need to hear a thorough plan of action to tackle our unique struggles. We require concrete solutions and a clear vision to address these issues, not comparisons that downplay our circumstances. I urge those in leadership positions to offer tangible solutions, not mere reminders that others face similar challenges. We need a comprehensive approach to tackle our specific challenges, not generalizations that dismiss our experiences. A true leader provides direction, guidance, solutions, and reassurance in times of crisis."
Why Peter Obi shouldn’t contest in 2027
In another development, Legit.ng earlier reported that Wole Soyinka heavily criticised Peter Obi and the Labour Party supporters, Obidients.
The Nobel Laureate described Obi and his team as incompetent, noting they have nothing good to offer Nigeria.
Speaking further during a recent interview, Soyinka claimed Obi encouraged ‘obidients’ to attack him and others with opposing views online.
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