I am not desperate to be Nigeria’s President – Peter Obi

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  • Peter Obi refutes claims of desperation for presidency, stating his focus is on making Nigeria work through effective leadership
  • Obi urges youth to drive change and reject the leadership failures of past generations that have hindered Nigeria’s progress
  • He emphasizes service-driven leadership and calls on Nigerians to support transformative, development-focused governance

After the election tribunal upheld President Tinubu’s victory in 2023, Obi has positioned himself as a fierce critic of the incumbent’s policies. Image: FB/Peter Obi, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuSource: FacebookI just want Nigeria to work Peter ObiWhen people say Im desperate, I say, No, I am not desperate to be Nigerias president. I am desperate to see Nigeria work because it can work.Obi criticises elderly-dominated governmentYou cannot let people who have passed their time or reached their destinations drive you. That is what you need to help reignite. Use what you have to help us change society. Dont become part of the problem, he cautioned.You are victims of Nigerias situation because our generation and the one before us refused to do what was right. Now we are all suffering for it.Obi outlines expectations on Trump

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