The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to pray for the country’s political leaders, describing them as the major contributors to Nigeria’s challenges.
Obi made the appeal on Sunday, February 1, during a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, as part of activities marking the seventh day of the Oyo State at 50 celebrations.
Speaking at the service, Obi acknowledged that the nation’s difficulties stem largely from the actions of its political class. He urged citizens to continually remember politicians in their prayers, noting that leadership failure, not the people, is at the heart of Nigeria’s problems.
He further emphasised that Nigeria’s situation is not a result of insufficient resources but of ineffective and irresponsible governance. According to him, the country has abundant wealth, but poor management has hindered its development.
Obi appealed for divine intervention to guide leaders to act with integrity and ensure that public funds are used strictly for the benefit of the people, stressing that such a shift would place Nigeria on the path to progress.
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