A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to focus on the country’s future and vote for a change in leadership.
Obi made the call on Wednesday during a meeting with Hausa/Fulani chiefs in Abuja.
“We have to talk about the future of our country. All of you know what is happening to our country today. That’s why we are campaigning that you vote out this government,” he said.
The former presidential candidate described Nigeria’s situation as dire, citing insecurity, hunger and widespread hardship.
“Today we have insecurity across Nigeria. We have hunger across Nigeria. We are suffering across Nigeria. The only thing that is working in Nigeria today is bad news. Every morning you wake up is bad news,” Obi stated.
He said a new administration would prioritise social services, particularly education and healthcare.
“We’re urging you to vote for a change and bring a new Nigeria, where our children will be in school. Our hospitals will work,” he added.
Obi also questioned government spending priorities, especially in the health sector.
“Today, if you’re sick in Nigeria you’re praying to Almighty God because we’re now in a country where our president spends 360 billion to buy and refit his plane and spends 36 million in capital vote for the Ministry of Health. There’s nothing working,” he said.
He appealed to Nigerians to use their votes to usher in what he described as a “new Nigeria” focused on improving citizens’ welfare and restoring key public services.
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