Obi to Leaders: Live up to honourable titles

2026-02-15 - 18:29

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for unity and value-driven leadership as essential pillars for building a new Nigeria. Obi made the call in a message shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, following his attendance at a joint meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Obidient Movement held on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Addressing participants at the gathering, Obi stressed the need for Nigerians to work together as one family in pursuit of national progress, noting that unity remains critical to achieving meaningful development. He said Nigeria must be led by competent, compassionate, and committed leaders who prioritise security, education, healthcare, poverty reduction, and youth empowerment, while creating opportunities that promote productivity and economic growth. According to him, the nation’s politics must transition from consumption-driven practices to production-oriented policies that harness Nigeria’s vast resources to generate wealth and prosperity for all citizens. Obi also underscored the importance of character, accountability, and integrity in public office, urging leaders to live up to the ideals associated with their titles. “Those who aspire to be called ‘honourable’ must truly act honourably; those who seek to be addressed as ‘His Excellency’ must embody excellence; and those who aim to be ‘distinguished’ must live distinguished lives,” he stated. He maintained that ethical leadership and responsible citizenship remain the guiding principles for national transformation, reiterating his belief that “a new Nigeria is possible.”