Politicians Source Of Nigeria’s Problems – Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday said politicians are the major sources of the problems confronting the country.

In his address during the thanksgiving service to mark the 50th anniversary celebrations of the creation of Oyo State held at the St. Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan, Obi accused the political class of governing the country poorly in spite of its rich resources.

Obi called for prayers from Nigerians for God to touch their hearts to use public funds for the right purposes.

“I make a request to Nigerians . Please do remember us politicians in your prayers. We are the problem of Nigeria. Nigeria is not a poor country, it is poorly governed.

“Remember us in your prayers that God should touch our hearts to use public money for public good. If we do this , Nigeria will be good. May God bless all of you and bless your family always ” he said.

The former Anambra State governor, who lauded governor Seyi Makinde’s developmental efforts, stated that Ibadan has witnessed major upliftment under his administration.

” It’s always an honor to be in Ibadan, I was here on Tuesday to visit the university. I was telling somebody a story that Ibadan is a very historic town where all of us as Nigerians were formed several years ago. It is a city of knowledge, a city of hope.

“Ibadan has witnessed major upliftment under Governor Seyi Makinde”, Obi said.

“As we celebrate these 50 years, I pray that the next 50 years of this great state will be exemplary. May God almighty continue to bless our governor, his family and all members of his team.

“I was here at the onset of his government, as one of those that were called in to come and talk to his commissioners and I thank him for his exceptional love”, he said.