Nigeria’s political class turning governance into reality TV show – Peter Obi

The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has slammed Nigeria’s political class for prioritising frivolities over the country’s pressing issues.

In a statement posted on his X handle, Obi described the current political landscape as an embarrassing spectacle, stressing that the Nigeria is facing some of its worst socio-economic challenges.

According to him, the rising levels of poverty, hunger, insecurity and out-of-school children require urgent attention.

“It is deeply troubling that Nigeria’s political leadership is rapidly descending into an embarrassing spectacle.

“We are at a time when our nation faces the highest levels of actual and multidimensional poverty, soaring infant mortality rates, millions of out-of-school children, and one of the most insecure and hunger-stricken environments on earth.

“Nigeria cannot afford to be governed like a reality TV show while millions suffer for so long. It is time for leadership rooted in character, competence, capacity, consistency, compassion, and urgency—leadership that prioritises education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation,” he tweeted.

The former Anambra State governor said the national discourse is instead dominated by controversies surrounding allegations of sexual harassment in the National Assembly, budget padding and judicial pronouncements that could destabilise governance in states.

Obi reiterated that politicians must stop defecting to parties where they believe they could easily rig their way into office, describing the practice as reckless neglect of serious governance.