From Allafrica · · 1m 20s
Nigeria's Leaders: Stop Sending Money, Elect Better Leaders
Peter Obi urges UK Nigerians to stop sending money home and elect leaders who fight corruption instead.
In brief
Peter Obi urges UK Nigerians to stop sending money home and elect leaders who fight corruption instead. Peter Obi tells UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money to relatives in Nigeria and elect leaders who tackle corruption. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Peter Obi's Message
Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, told UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money to relatives in Nigeria who ask for financial help.
“Don't send money home, ask them to elect capable leaders”
Corruption Impact
Endemic corruption in Nigeria pushes relatives abroad to seek financial support, leading to no hospitals and schools.
“It is because the money they're sharing that there are no hospitals in Nigeria. It is because that money they're stealing to buy properties abroad is why there are no schools in Nigeria.”
Obi's Strategy
Obi claims unnamed politicians paid people to attack him on social media to discredit his anti-corruption stance.
“People are being paid today. You even heard somebody who said they paid 4000 people.”
Obi's Response
Obi said he is not a 'saint' but saved funds in Anambra State's treasury from 2006 to 2014.
“I wasn't the only person who has been a governor and I challenged people and said, 'if there is one governor who has saved 10 per cent of what I saved, (let him come out)' and nobody has.”
Obi's Call to Action
Obi urged UK-based Nigerians to reject corrupt politicians who pay others to attack opposition on social media.
“The former governor stressed Nigerians should begin to reject corrupt politicians who pay them to attack and abuse opposition politicians on social media.”
Obi's Message Twisted
Obi claimed his message about remittances was twisted by political opponents, despite a responsible clarification.
“Political opponents may twist my message, but the truth remains clear: I am not asking Nigerians abroad to abandon their families.”
Obi's Goal
Obi wants Nigeria to build a nation with jobs, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for its citizens.
“Our goal must be to build a nation that provides jobs, affordable healthcare, quality education, and economic opportunities for its citizens.”
Obi's Appreciation
Obi thanked UK-based Nigerians for their sacrifices in supporting families back home with remittances.
“Their remittances pay for school fees, hospital bills, rent, and feeding expenses. Their patriotism and sacrifices deserve our profound respect.”
In short
Peter Obi tells UK-based Nigerians to stop sending money to relatives in Nigeria and elect leaders who tackle corruption.
