Peter Obi: “Tinubu Must Go!” We Must Act Now, Fiery Speech on Saving Nigeria

In a bold and impassioned address already stirring Nigeria’s political landscape, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has sounded a fresh alarm on the state of the nation, declaring that the country is in critical condition.

Speaking at the launch of a new book on Nigeria’s 2023 elections, Obi warned that the time for polite silence is over. “We must dismantle the criminal system that this country has become,” he stated. He called for unity—not violence—to challenge a system he says no longer serves the Nigerian people.

Highlighting systemic corruption, elite excess, and government indifference, Obi painted a grim picture of national decline: a country where mothers die in childbirth every seven minutes, millions of children are out of school, and hunger spreads faster than hope. “Nigerians are refugees in their own country,” he said.

Obi criticized the current administration, cautioning that those celebrating now may soon face the consequences of a collapsing nation if bold corrective action is not taken. He urged citizens to scrutinize political candidates not by their promises, but by their track records. “Ask them where they served, how they served, and what they truly achieved,” he said.

Citing examples like Beirut and Afghanistan, Obi warned that even the most developed societies are not immune to ruin when governance fails. Without truth, transparency, and sacrifice, he warned, no one—even the wealthy—will be spared.

Despite the somber tone, Obi offered a message of hope. “We will make Nigeria work,” he asserted—not through magic or money, but through truth-telling and collective action.

Whether this marks the beginning of a renewed political campaign or a continuation of his civic advocacy, Obi’s address is another powerful statement in Nigeria’s ongoing struggle for reform and renewal.