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| Obi and Tinubu |
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for downplaying the economic struggles in Nigeria. Obi called on Tinubu to address the unique challenges facing the country instead of comparing it to other nations.
Tinubu had said, "Yes, there is poverty; there is suffering in the land. We are not the only people facing such, but we must face our challenges."
However, Obi argued that this approach is insufficient. He emphasized that Nigeria needs concrete solutions to address its specific challenges, not generalizations that dismiss the experiences of its citizens.
Obi highlighted the numerous challenges Nigeria faces, including poverty, insecurity, hunger, poor education, high infant mortality, corruption, unemployment, and a wide income gap between the rich and the poor. He urged leaders to offer tangible solutions and a clear vision to overcome these obstacles, citing the example of a pilot who not only announces turbulence but also assures passengers of their safety.
Obi stressed that a true leader provides direction, guidance, solutions, and reassurance in times of crisis. He urged Tinubu and other leaders to move beyond acknowledging the country's challenges and offer a comprehensive approach to tackle its unique struggles
Writing on his X handle the former Anambra State governor said "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's 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 said, adding, “We require concrete solutions and a clear vision to address these issues, not comparisons that downplay our circumstances.
“I urge those in leadership positions to offer tangible solutions, not mere reminders that others face similar challenges. We need a comprehensive approach to tackle our specific challenges, not generalizations that dismiss our experiences.
"A true leader provides direction, guidance, solutions, and reassurance in times of crisis. This is the hallmark of visionary leadership and a trait of nations that are making progress and advancing their development. They don't simply state the obvious but offer a roadmap for overcoming obstacles. Just like a pilot, who doesn't just announce turbulence; they assure passengers that they will do everything possible to ensure a safe journey.
"Only then can we begin to trust that our country is in capable hands, working towards a brighter future for all Nigerians,” Obi concluded in a press release signed by Yunusa Tanko, spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach
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