Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has criticized the Tinubu administration, accusing it of failing to address Nigeria’s worsening political, economic, and security challenges.
Speaking at a media chat in Abuja on Thursday, Obi said, “The political, economic, and security situation of our country is worsening daily, despite claims by the government of improvement.”
Obi highlighted that over 100 million Nigerians live in extreme poverty, while the country’s GDP has plummeted from $574 billion in 2014 to approximately $200 billion today. He also pointed to alarming food insecurity, with many Nigerians unable to afford basic staples.
On power supply, Obi lamented frequent grid collapses, which have earned Nigeria the mocking label of a “generator country.” He further criticized rising national debt, which has ballooned to ₦100 trillion, attributing it to “non-regenerative projects.”
Obi also called for electoral reforms, describing the current process as flawed and lacking credibility. “We hold periodic elections that are no longer genuine. The people’s votes often do not count,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to demand selfless and exemplary leadership to tackle the country’s challenges and ensure a better future.
