Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has endorsed the idea that President Bola Tinubu should be acknowledged by the Guinness World Records for causing what he deems the most hardship for Nigerians.
Tinubu had recently boasted about deserving a place in the Guinness World Records based on his performances since assuming office.
During a recent interview with Vanguard, the former Governor of Anambra State expressed concern over the suffering of Nigerians, attributing it to the perceived failures of the reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration. Obi acknowledged Tinubu’s claim, stating, “If the idea is to put his name in the Guinness Book of Records for causing Nigerians the most hardship – untold hardship, of course, he is spot on, and I will totally agree with him because his reforms are not achieving what they are meant to achieve.”
Obi emphasized that he has moved past the 2023 general elections and is now focusing on governance and real issues. He highlighted the key lessons learned from the elections, emphasizing that Nigerians are committed to good governance and are not as complacent as previously thought.
The former governor pointed out that the performance of leaders, especially Tinubu, could be judged by Nigerians on the streets since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.
“For me, the biggest lesson from the 2023 general elections is the fact that Nigerians are committed to good governance. They are not as complacent as people thought they were because they, especially the youths, were committed to doing the right thing,” Obi stated.
He further noted the realization that leaders, particularly those in the elite class, may not be genuinely interested in good governance, highlighting the impact on election outcomes.
Regarding the current state of the government, Obi refrained from offering a personal rating, emphasizing that it is a question for the generality of Nigerians. He urged people to inquire from the masses about their experiences, expressing concern about the increasing number of Nigerians falling into poverty and the uncertainty surrounding basic commodity prices.
In conclusion, Obi emphasized the importance of addressing present and future issues facing Nigeria, redirecting the conversation from the 2023 elections to matters of governance crucial to the well-being of the average Nigerian.
