Peter Obi slams Nigerian leaders: “We are ruled by incompetent, heartless people”
Former governor and presidential aspirant Peter Obi has again criticised Nigeria’s leadership, describing current rulers as incapable and lacking compassion.
Bangladesh produces ten times more rice than Nigeria
Speaking recently, Obi compared Nigeria to Bangladesh, a third-world country, noting that Bangladesh produces ten times more rice than Nigeria, despite facing similar economic challenges.
Obi stressed that the problem is not limited to any single individual but reflects a collective failure.
“I’m not pointing hands to anyone but all of us. All of us need to recheck what we’re doing.”
His remarks resonated with many Nigerians online, who have expressed frustration with recurring inefficiency and mismanagement.
Social media reactions
Social media users quickly responded to Obi’s comments.
@its_MDee praised his tenure in Anambra State, saying: “People of Anambra lived their best life during PO’s tenure, Obi for President.”
@ESO_landonly commented: “Being the poverty capital of the world when we could have been supplying the whole Sahel with food and equipment is painful.”
@funny… wrote: “When a normal person talks in this country, it e dey sound revolutionary. That alone shows how low our bar don fall.”
@Uya_i noted: “The hardest truth about Nigerian politics, delivered plainly: The biggest problem isn’t the people, it’s those in power.”
Obi’s remarks have reignited discussions about leadership accountability, national productivity, and collective responsibility, reminding Nigerians that the challenge of governance extends beyond politicians to all citizens.
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“I'm Not Desperate To Be President, Our Leaders are Incompetent & Heartless who lack capacity and compassion” – Peter Obi pic.twitter.com/TLflnENJLG
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) December 10, 2025
