Why I Encourage Nigerians to Pray for Nigeria – Obi
Vice Presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Peter Obi smiles during a campaign rally in Ilorin, north-central Nigeria, on December 5, 2018. - Candidates of the Nigeria's opposition party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) launch their political campaign on December 5, 2018 ahead of the 2019 general elections. (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP) (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP/Getty Images)
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, decrying the level of corruption in the country, has stated that he will continue to call on Nigerians to pray for divine intervention in the nation.
Obi, who spoke at the Maiden Synod of the New Bishop of Mbamili Diocese, Anglican Communion, held in Umuenwelum Anam, Anambra West L. G. Area of Anambra State, said the reason the country continued to retrogress was because the political leaders and elites had remained selfish, focusing on personal gains in office.
He explained that insecurity, economic challenges and and many other challenges facing the country are not the biggest threat to Nigeria’s progress, but the political leaders and the elites who have refused to serve the interests of the people.
Obi said that if Nigerian leaders would be sincere in their approach to issues affecting the country and be transparent in the management of national resources, every other challenge rearing their ugly head would greatly reduce.
“The main reason I always urge Nigerians to seek divine intervention for the country is that the politicians are the major problems of the nation. If God can touch their hearts to use public funds for public good, then the country will be better”, Obi maintained.
Using Anambra West as a case study, he explained that such areas that have high rate of poverty need much government intervention in areas of education, good access roads and support for small businesses. He lamented that many abandoned public projects across the nation could be traced to corruption, where those involved have looted the funds mapped out for such projects.
Obi, who pledged to support the Bishop of Mbamili Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt Rev Obiorah Uzochukwu, in areas of education, poverty eradication through support for small businesses, also encouraged him never to be de-spirited by the enormous tasks ahead, but continue to contribute relentlessly to the progress of Anambra West.
