The 2023 presidential flag bearer of Labour Party (LP) in the general elections, Peter Obi, has reminded President Bola Tinubu that in times of a national crisis such as the current economic hardship in the country, a true leader would provide “direction, guidance, solutions, and reassurance…”
He also advised Tinubu against downplaying the hardship following a recent statement credited to the President who said that the poverty situation is not peculiar to Nigeria alone.
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Obi, in a publication on his X handle said “rather than face the reality that we are the poverty capital of the World and the most insecure people and take decisive steps to stem the situation, the government is trying to play the ostrich even when the people are overwhelmed by the situation.”
He reminded the administration that “The problems facing Nigeria are well-known to all Nigerians. We are the poverty capital of the world, among the most insecure people on earth, among the hungriest, have poor education quality and the highest number of out-of-school children, high infant mortality, corruption, unemployment, the highest income gap between the poor and the rich, high corruption perception index, infrastructure and healthcare challenges, and more.”
The former Anambra State governor lamented that it was disheartening to “hear those in charge, who were hired to address our problems, make statements like “we are not the only ones struggling with poverty and hunger.”
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He went on to seek for a thorough plan of action to tackle what he described as Nigeria’s unique struggles.
Obituary asked for “concrete solutions and a clear vision to address these issues, not comparisons that downplay our circumstances.”
“I urge those in leadership positions to offer tangible solutions, not mere reminders that others face similar challenges.”
“We need a comprehensive approach to tackle our specific challenges, not generalizations that dismiss our experiences.”
“A true leader provides direction, guidance, solutions, and reassurance in times of crisis. This is the hallmark of visionary leadership and a trait of nations that are making progress and advancing their development.
“They don’t simply state the obvious but offer a roadmap for overcoming obstacles. Just like a pilot, who doesn’t just announce turbulence; they assure passengers that they will do everything possible to ensure a safe journey.
Only then can we begin to trust that our country is in capable hands, working towards a brighter future for all Nigerians.”
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