Photo caption: Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to pray for the country’s political class, describing politicians as the root cause of the nation’s challenges.
Obi made the appeal on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at the Cathedral of St Peter Aremo, as part of activities marking Day 7 of the Oyo State at 50 celebrations.
In a video shared by Oyo Affairs via X.com (Formerly Twitter), the former Anambra State Governor said, “I want to make a request of Nigerians. Please do remember us politicians in your prayers. We are the problem of Nigeria. No other person.”
He stressed that Nigeria’s challenges were not due to a lack of resources but rather poor governance.
“Nigeria is not a poor country. It is poorly governed. Remember us in your prayers that God should touch our hearts to use public money for public good. That is what is required. If they use it, Nigeria will be good,” Obi said.
The week-long celebration, which began on January 26, will culminate on February 3 with a gala night and dinner at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Agodi, where all 17 former governors of the state will be honoured.
