Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to pray for politicians, describing them as the primary cause of the country’s problems.
Obi made the appeal on Sunday, February 1, during a thanksgiving service at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, held as part of activities marking Oyo State’s 50th anniversary.
Speaking at the service, Obi admitted that Nigeria’s leadership class bears responsibility for the nation’s woes.
“I want to make a request of Nigerians. Please remember us politicians in your prayers. We are the problem of Nigeria. No other person,” he said.
He argued that Nigeria’s challenges stem not from a lack of resources but from poor governance and misuse of public funds.
“Nigeria is not a poor country; it is poorly governed. Pray that God should touch our hearts to use public money for public good. If we do that, Nigeria will be good,” Obi added.
