The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has described politicians as the major problem confronting Nigeria.
Obi made the remark during a Sunday worship service at Koinonia Global, where he was recognised by the church’s leader, Apostle Joshua Selman, and invited to address the congregation briefly.
Speaking during the service, which was broadcast live on YouTube, Obi said he was unsure of what to say because people had gathered at the church for different reasons.
“We are all here for prayers, but pray for us politicians to stop stealing,” he said.
Obi further argued that Nigeria’s challenges were not primarily caused by the country itself but by those entrusted with political leadership.
“Politicians are the problem of the country. There is nothing wrong with the country, but the politicians are the issue,” he said.
He urged the congregation to pray for political leaders and ask God to change their attitudes towards public resources.
“Pray for us politicians. Let God touch us to cease stealing. Do not say one is good and another is bad. We (politicians) are the problem of the country,” Obi added.
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Reflecting on Nigeria’s development compared with other countries, the former Anambra State governor urged Nigerians to examine how nations that developed around the same period have achieved significant progress.
He recommended the book Growing Apart, saying his experiences in other countries had shown him that development was possible when leaders and citizens did the right thing.
“I’ve seen things work in other countries. People should refrain from embezzling public funds. If we do the right thing, things will improve,” Obi said.
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