Peter Obi Criticises Governor Sanwo-Olu
In recent Nigeria news, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi strongly countered accusations from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The governor accused Obi of "demarketing" Nigeria internationally, citing Obi’s remarks at Johns Hopkins University on poverty and poor governance. Sanwo-Olu challenged Obi’s credibility, highlighting poverty rises during Obi’s tenure as Anambra governor.
Obi responded robustly at a memorial service, referencing World Bank and UNICEF data on Nigeria’s poverty and malnutrition rates. He questioned if revealing such truths constituted demarketing. Obi further criticised Nigeria’s leadership, lamenting the lost sacrifices of its founding fathers. He also questioned the integrity of recent elections in Nigeria.
- Key Points:
- Obi disputes "demarketing" claims with global data.
- Critiques the state of governance in Nigeria.
- Questions electoral integrity in recent elections.
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