Nigeria Sanwo-Olu Berates Peter Obi Over Johns Hopkins Presentation on Nigeria's Position on the World Poverty Index

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has responded sharply to Peter Obi's remarks at Johns Hopkins University, accusing the Labour Party presidential candidate of damaging Nigeria's reputation. Obi criticised Nigeria’s rising poverty rate, but Sanwo-Olu argues that Obi, whose tenure as Anambra Governor saw increased poverty, lacks the moral standing to make such claims.

• Obi used global comparisons to illustrate Nigeria’s poverty crisis, blaming poor economic policies.
• Sanwo-Olu defends Nigeria’s efforts, highlighting President Tinubu’s education and credit initiatives.
• Sanwo-Olu points out that Obi's administration saw a sharp increase in Anambra’s poverty rate.
• The Governor calls for Nigerians abroad to project the country positively, not disparage it.

Sanwo-Olu’s response taps into broader debates about accountability and leadership. His criticism of Obi seems as much about public image as policy. By questioning Obi’s track record, Sanwo-Olu is defending both the current administration and the idea that leaders should support their country's global standing.