The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has regretted the dearth of courageous people who can speak truth to power.
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The former Anambra State Governor who recalled how he judiciously managed public funds while in office, also charged public leaders to use public funds for the people. Obi blamed the woes of Nigeria on avarice and insatiable quest for wealth among public office holders.Obi said: “What we lack in Nigeria is people who can tell you you are wrong when you are. Leaders are bound to listen to the people because the people put them in the office.Continuing, he said:”When I was in public office, I used public money for public purpose. I made sure I used the peoples money for them.” I did not spend any Kobo for personal gain.
He further encouraged ADF to continue its advocacy and sensitization of Ndigbo for advancing the cause of the Igbo nation.In his remark, the pioneer President of ADF, Professor Uzodinma Nwala, said the objective of ADF had been galvanize Igbo stakeholders for the development of Alaigbo.
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