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| Mr Peter Obi after he was cleared by his party, NDC, and handed over his presidential nomination form |
Peter Obi, a leading contender for Nigeria’s 2027 presidency, accused entrenched politicians of acting as the “Goliath” that blocks national progress and called for a “David” to challenge them.
Speaking at a youth conference in Abuja organised by Rev. Fr. John Chinenye Oluoma of the Abuja Archdiocese, Obi urged Nigerians to rally behind a new kind of leader who can confront powerful political interests and steer the country forward.
He said the nation’s future depends on courage and leadership willing to take on the forces that have stifled development.
"Today, at the David and Goliath conference in Abuja, aimed at empowering Nigerian youths to confront their challenges, I made it clear that the Goliaths in Nigeria’s political landscape are the politicians who divert public funds for personal gain. I told the youths that these politicians are the primary Goliaths because they refuse to prioritise the country's interests.
“All critical sectors - security, power, healthcare, and education - are suffering because of the leaders’ corrupt tendencies.
“The youth delegates at the conference posed tough questions about overcoming the Goliath in their lives as Nigerians.
“From their questions, I identified the key areas where Nigeria is failing: security, education, health, and unemployment.
I challenged the youth to be realistic in their pursuits - live within their means and reject artificial lifestyles - as a way to conquer the Goliath in their lives.
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