Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to stop sending money to those who ask for financial help back home.
Obi also encouraged them to tell their relatives to vote for leaders who are productive.
He said this on Sunday during a town hall meeting with diaspora supporters in Manchester, United Kingdom.
He emphasized that Nigeria’s current economic hardship stems from poor leadership and argued that ongoing financial support merely softens the impact of bad governance without tackling its root causes.
“You have people at home in Nigeria today who are begging you for money. Tell them no!” he said.
The former governor of Anambra State maintained that his time in public office set him apart from other governors, asserting that none of them could equal his accomplishments in saving public funds.
“I’m not saying I’m a saint, but I saved money. I’ve not seen one governor who has saved 10 percent of what I saved. No governor has done it.
“Let’s start with this one that is less corrupt. That’s how other countries change.”
He insisted that his interactions with the people reinforced the importance of collective responsibility, emphasizing that creating a new Nigeria would demand that citizens play an active part in tackling the challenges the country faces.
Obi also called on Nigerians to treat the 2027 election with seriousness, characterizing the contest as a pivotal moment for the nation.
