Obi also said despite attempts by FG to play down the problems facing the country, they are well-known to Nigerians
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has asked the President Bola Tinubu-led government to find solutions to the problems facing Nigeria and stop giving excuses.
He made the demand on Friday in a post shared on his X page, where he insisted
that the problems facing the nation are well-known to all Nigerians.
The former Anambra State governor went on to say it is disheartening to hear those hired to provide solutions to problems, make statements like ‘Nigerians are not the only ones struggling with poverty and hunger’.
He also suggested that the country needs a comprehensive approach while tackling its challenges.
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Speaking via his verified social media page, Obi tweeted: “The problems facing Nigeria are well-known to all Nigerians.
“We are the poverty capital of the world, among the most insecure people on earth, among the hungriest, have poor education quality and the highest number of out-of-school children, high infant mortality, corruption, unemployment, the highest income gap between the poor and the rich, high corruption perception index, infrastructure and healthcare challenges, and more.
“It is disheartening to hear those in charge, who were hired to address our problems, make statements like ‘we are not the only ones struggling with poverty and hunger.’
“Instead of merely acknowledging that other countries face similar challenges, we need to hear a thorough plan of action to tackle our unique struggles.”
Obi added that Nigerians want concrete solutions and a clear vision to address these issues and not comparisons that downplay our circumstances.
He urged FG to offer tangible solutions, not mere reminders that others face similar challenges because “a true leader provides direction, guidance, solutions, and reassurance in times of crisis”.
He further said it is only when these qualities are displayed by leaders that Nigerians can begin to trust that the country is in capable hands.
