Peter Obi criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for its unfulfilled promises, highlighting issues in governance, healthcare, and agriculture. He proposed solutions, including tackling corruption, investing in healthcare, and improving rice production, and shared his thoughts on the naira’s devaluation, advocating for a more organized approach.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, has once again expressed discontent with President Bola Tinubu's administration, claiming that the government has failed to meet key promises made to the Nigerian people. During an appearance on Arise Television on April 1, 2025, Obi criticized the administration for its lack of visible impact on citizens' lives after nearly two years in office.
Obi reflected on how his leadership would have approached Nigeria’s challenges differently. He emphasized that in his first two years as president, significant changes would have been visible in critical areas like governance, healthcare, and agriculture. Obi stated that he would have tackled corruption head-on and implemented cost-cutting measures in government spending, which would have been evident to Nigerians. His strategy would have involved using borrowed funds for investments in essential sectors like healthcare, which he argued was in dire need of improvement.
The former Anambra State governor pointed out that a substantial portion of Nigeria's healthcare system, specifically primary healthcare centers, were dysfunctional despite large government expenditures. He criticized the misallocation of resources, pointing to the N35 billion spent on a conference center that he questioned the necessity of. Instead, Obi suggested the money should have been invested in functional healthcare services.
In terms of agriculture, Obi drew a comparison to Bangladesh, which, despite having a smaller landmass, is a major rice producer. He believed Nigeria, with its vast land resources, could easily become a top rice producer, addressing food insecurity and boosting the economy.
Obi also commented on the administration's handling of the naira’s devaluation, agreeing with the policy but criticizing its execution. He argued that devaluing the currency without focusing on productivity would harm the economy. Obi stressed that such a policy must be organized and supported by increased productivity to ensure it benefits the country.
