Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has challenged the Nigerian government to emulate the Indian’s government in the aspect of technological advancement and not to bury itself in corruption.
He was making a comparison between India’s technological advancement and Nigeria’s governance challenges.
Obi who pointed out the difference in a post on his X, said “Today, Indians woke up to a tweet from their Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, thanking citizens for standing at the forefront of artificial intelligence, a technology transforming every sector of their society.
“He expressed confidence that the outcomes of the AI Summit would help shape a future for their children that is progressive, innovative, and opportunity-driven.”
The former Anambra State governor, contrasted this with the situation in Nigeria, where he said, “We wake up thinking about how to rig local government elections, how to exploit and impoverish the poor, and how to use the very children we should be nurturing for the future as tools for manipulation and election malpractice.”
Obi who is now a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stressed that Nigeria, despite its wealth of talent, resources, and potential, remains mired in bad governance and greed.
“What we are today is far from what we ought to be: a nation where every child can dream freely, every citizen can thrive, and leadership is measured by service and vision, not manipulation and personal gain.”
The former governor called on Nigerians to demand a new standard of leadership, one characterised by compassion, commitment, and integrity.
“It is time for leadership that works not just for a few, but for all, and that transforms promise into progress,” Obi said.
