Nigeria Would Be Better If Peter Obi Had Won 2023 Election.
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has expressed his belief that Nigeria would have been in a more favorable state had Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, emerged victorious in the 2023 election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, the lawmaker highlighted several areas where he feels the current administration under President Bola Tinubu falls short.
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According to Abaribe, nepotism, which he claims thrives under President Tinubu, would have been absent under Peter Obi’s leadership. “If Peter Obi had won, you probably would have seen a better Nigeria than what we are seeing today. He would not be as nepotistic as this government,” Abaribe stated.
The Senator criticized Tinubu’s appointment of four ministers from Ogun State, contrasting it with many states that have just one. He added that nepotism, which was present under former President Buhari, has worsened under Tinubu’s administration.
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Abaribe argued that instead of relying on fairness from successive governments, the South-East must focus on self-development to build a better and more cohesive region.
On Simon Ekpa’s Arrest
Abaribe welcomed the recent arrest of Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based self-acclaimed Biafran Prime Minister in exile, stating it sends a clear message to instigators of violence in the South-East. He noted that Igbo communities have consistently opposed the actions of Ekpa and his associates, which they believe harm the region’s stability.
The Senator also emphasized that releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), could significantly reduce violence in the South-East, arguing that many perpetrators use Kanu’s name as justification for their actions.
Abaribe’s comments continue to fuel discussions about Nigeria’s political climate, the challenges of regional marginalization, and the steps necessary for national progress.
