Peter Obi has taken a firm stand against the recent court decision that suspends allocations to Rivers State, warning that it will have devastating effects on everyday Nigerians who are already facing serious economic hardships. Emphasizing his consistent approach of avoiding “name-calling or engaging in personal disputes,” Obi notes that this issue directly impacts “the suffering poor of Nigeria,” demanding his immediate attention.
Despite traditionally steering clear of state-specific matters, Obi is compelled to speak up due to the significant consequences of the allocation halt. He describes the decision as “curious” and calls on “every well-meaning individual Nigerian to appeal for its immediate reversal.” Obi warns that failing to reinstate these funds could severely affect the lives of “pensioners, health workers, school teachers, civil servants, and everyday citizens whose lives are already marked by severe hardship.” He raises a critical question, “How much more can they endure?”
Obi urges Nigerian leaders, across all branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—to let their “decisions and actions…be guided by a commitment to the well-being of the less privileged and vulnerable.” He calls for policies and judgments that reflect compassion and prioritize the needs of struggling citizens, stressing that “we must genuinely care about the poor” as a pathway to building “a new Nigeria that is possible.” Through his statement, Obi reaffirms a vision of a Nigeria built on empathy and dedicated service to the needs of all, particularly those who need support the most.
