In a recent statement, Labour Party's presidential candidate from the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian political leaders to draw lessons from the recent events in Kenya, as reported by DAILY POST.
The call was made via his official X handle.
The context of Obi's message was the recent rally by Kenyan citizens against proposed tax hikes.
The Kenyan public protested when they felt their government was not making adequate sacrifices and not prioritizing resources effectively.
Obi expressed his concerns about how Nigerian leaders handle public funds.
He stated that Nigerian leaders need to change their approach and start making sacrifices for the betterment of the suffering masses.
Obi stressed that true change and progress in Nigeria would require sincere leaders who are willing to listen and act responsibly.
He highlighted the importance of prioritizing the welfare of the people over personal or political interests.
“We, the Nigerian political leaders, should take a strong lesson from the recent Kenyan experience. When the Kenyan public realized that their government was not making sufficient sacrifices and prioritizing resources effectively, they spoke out, demanded change."
“We resort to using public funds to pay media thugs to insult and abuse those who speak truth to power.“
"True change and progress will require leaders who are sincere, willing to listen, act responsibly, and prioritize the welfare of the people over personal or political interests. If we make the necessary changes and make the needed sacrifices, a new Nigeria is possible,” he said.