Obi also reiterated that politicians must stop defecting to parties where they believe they could easily rig their way into office
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted to sexual harassment allegation leveled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio by his colleague, Natasha Akpoti, saying Nigeria’s political class are prioritising frivolities over the country’s pressing needs.
Speaking via a post he shared on his X page, Obi described the current political landscape as an embarrassing spectacle, stressing that Nigeria is facing some of its worst socio-economic challenges.
The former Anambra State governor went on to add that the rising levels of poverty, hunger, insecurity and out-of-school children require urgent attention.
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Taking to his verified social media handle while commenting on actions of politicians across board, Obi tweeted, “It is deeply troubling that Nigeria’s political leadership is rapidly descending into an embarrassing spectacle.
“We are at a time when our nation faces the highest levels of actual and multidimensional poverty, soaring infant mortality rates, millions of out-of-school children, and one of the most insecure and hunger-stricken environments on earth.
“Nigeria cannot afford to be governed like a reality TV show while millions suffer for so long. It is time for leadership rooted in character, competence, capacity, consistency, compassion, and urgency—leadership that prioritises education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.”
Obi further noted the national discourse is instead dominated by controversies surrounding allegations of sexual harassment in the National Assembly, budget padding and judicial pronouncements that could destabilise governance in states.
He reiterated that politicians must stop defecting to parties where they believe they could easily rig their way into office, describing the practice as reckless neglect of serious governance.
