By Eteteonline
Mr. Peter Obi a foremost Nigerian politician, has admitted that Nigeria’s political leaders are at the heart of the country’s problems. He asserted that politicians are the principal sources of the problems affecting the country. He blamed the political class for administering the country poorly in spite of its vast resources. He denounced the political elite for misusing the country’s wealth of resources.
Speaking on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a Thanksgiving service marking the 50th anniversary of Oyo State at St Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan, Obi called to Nigerians to pray for politicians, that God may teach them to utilize public finances wisely.
“I make a request to Nigerians. Please do remember us politicians in your prayers. We are the problem of Nigeria. Nigeria is not a poor country: it is poorly governed.”
“Remember us in your prayers that God should touch our hearts to use public money for the public good. If we do this, Nigeria will be good. May God bless all of you and bless your family always,” he said.
The former governor of Anambra State also praised Ibadan’s outstanding development under Governor Seyi Makinde, characterizing the city as historic and revolutionary. He claimed that under his metamorphosis, Ibadan has seen significant growth.
“It’s always an honour to be in Ibadan. I was here on Tuesday to visit the university. I was telling somebody a story about Ibadan, a very historic town where all of us Nigerians were formed several years ago. It is a city of knowledge, a city of hope.”
“Ibadan has witnessed major upliftment under Governor Seyi Makinde,” Obi said.
“As we celebrate these 50 years, I pray that the next 50 years of this great state will be exemplary. May God Almighty continue to bless our governor, his family and all members of his team.”
“I was here at the onset of his government, as one of those that were called in to come and talk to his commissioners, and I thank him for his exceptional love,” he added.
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