Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flag-bearer, Peter Obi, decries the absence of fearless individuals in Nigeria who possess the fortitude to confront authorities with the truth.
Obi stated this during the 10th anniversary of Alaigbo Development Foundation in Umuahia, Abia State on Saturday, July 13.
According to the former governor of Anambra state, the country has an abundance of sycophants who tell leaders what they want to hear.
Obi, who used the opportunity to who explain how he judiciously managed public funds while in office, also charged public leaders to use public funds for the people.
He blamed the woes of Nigeria on insatiable quest for wealth among government officials and politicians, and encouraged Nigerians to speak truth to power absent of hero-worshipping.
He said; “What we lack in Nigeria is people who can tell you you are wrong when you are. Leaders are bound to listen to the people because the people put them in the office.
“Leaders must use public money for public purpose. When I was in public office, I used public money for public purpose. I made sure I used the people’s money for them.
“I did not spend any Kobo for personal gain. I didn’t take it, [I didn’t] owe pensions or gratuities. I did not owe any contractors. Now in private life, I can do whatever I like with my money”.
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