At a high-profile event celebrating former Deputy Speaker Hon. Emeka Ihedioha’s 60th birthday, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi delivered a searing critique of Nigeria’s political state, declaring that the nation’s democracy is in complete collapse.
Obi lambasted the current leadership for dismantling the foundations laid in 1999, lamenting that once-sturdy democratic structures have been reduced to ruins by self-serving politicians.
Reflecting on his own judicially validated ascent to governorship, he contrasted that era with today’s rampant cronyism, where appeals for justice are ignored, and dissent is stifled.
Obi recounted how former presidents once intervened on his behalf, while now, political maneuvers and backroom deals dominate the landscape.
His remarks painted a grim picture of a system where accountability is absent and leadership is marked by short-term, self-interested tactics. Critics argue that this collapse not only undermines public trust but also hinders the nation’s potential for progress.
Obi’s call for radical reforms resonated deeply with those disillusioned by years of mismanagement and corruption, urging Nigerians to reclaim a democracy that appears to have lost its way.
