Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has condemned Nigeria’s leadership for failing to address the worsening hunger and poverty crisis, which he described as a “harsh reality” for millions.
Citing United Nations data, Obi noted that 34 million Nigerians face acute food insecurity, while 63% of the population—roughly 133 million people—live in multidimensional poverty.
He highlighted the near-30% inflation rate and rampant unemployment, which have eroded Nigeria’s middle class, pushing stable families into poverty.
Obi attributed these challenges to “incompetent leadership” lacking compassion and prioritizing self-interest over the Nigerian people.
He contrasted Nigeria’s struggles with Argentina’s recent success, where poverty dropped from 52% in early 2024 to 38.1% by 2025, and urban poverty fell to 31.6%, according to World Bank figures.
Argentina’s leadership achieved this by cutting governance waste, stabilizing the economy, and reducing inflation from over 200% to 2–3% monthly within two years, boosting investor confidence and improving lives.
Noting that both Nigeria and Argentina’s current leaders assumed office in the same year, Obi argued that two years is sufficient to “kickstart the transformation journey” if leaders are honest and committed.
He called for Nigerian leaders to tackle corruption, reduce governance costs, and invest in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation to restore dignity to citizens.
“Nigeria can work,” Obi asserted, emphasizing that a “New Nigeria is possible” with disciplined and people-focused leadership.
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