Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has called on Nigerians to consistently pray for their country and its leaders, urging citizens to seek divine intervention during the nation’s current struggles. Obi delivered the message at the Service of Songs for Chief Okuji Awa, a former Deputy Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday at the Lagos Presbyterian Church in Yaba.
Speaking at the event, Obi reflected on the difficult times Nigeria is facing, acknowledging the nation’s challenges but stressing its potential for greatness. The former governor of Anambra State pointed out that despite the obstacles, Nigeria has the resources and capacity to thrive. However, he emphasized that poor leadership and the mismanagement of public funds are among the primary issues hindering the country’s progress.
“Nigeria possesses everything to be great,” Obi remarked during his address. “But the major problem we face today is poor leadership and the wastage of public resources.” His comments highlighted the deep concerns he has about the state of governance in the country, which he believes needs significant reform.
Obi urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and dedicated in their prayers for the country. “Whenever I have the privilege of speaking to Nigerians, I will say, please remember Nigeria in your prayers,” he said. “We are going through a difficult time, and it’s essential that we seek divine intervention.”
The Labour Party candidate further emphasized the importance of prayer for the nation’s leadership, stressing the need for leaders, including himself, to make decisions that prioritize the welfare of the public. “Always put your prayer points to God to touch the hearts of leaders, including me, to use public money for public good. It is not our money. The stealing has to stop,” he declared.
Obi also pointed out that it is crucial for leaders to focus on the future of the country, particularly in regard to the next generation. “They must pray to God to help them think about the future of the society their children will live in,” he urged. The plea for divine guidance was not just for politicians, but also for the citizens who must pray for their leaders to act in the country’s best interest.
The message of hope and prayer was a call for collective action, with Obi urging everyone present and beyond to remember him and other leaders in their prayers. “So pray for us. Do remember me and everybody who is listening in prayers, so that God will change our hearts to think for the country,” he concluded.
