Nigeria Politicians Employ ‘Media Thugs to Abuse People Who Speak Truth to Power’- Peter Obi

Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP), presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections has said that Nigerian politicians employ the services of “media thugs” to harass and bully people who speak truth to power.

Obi who spoke in reaction to recent political events in Kenya advised Nigerian leaders to learn listen to the feelings and voices of the citizenry if Nigeria must embrace real change.

Speaking through a statement shared on his X handle, Obi reiterated his belief that a “New Nigeria is possible.”

He wrote:

“We, the Nigerian political leaders, should take a strong lesson from the recent Kenyan experience. When the Kenyan public realized that their government was not making sufficient sacrifices and prioritizing resources effectively, they spoke out, demanded change,

“We resort to using public funds to pay media thugs to insult and abuse those who speak truth to power.

“True change and progress will require leaders who are sincere, willing to listen, act responsibly, and prioritize the welfare of the people over personal or political interests. If we make the necessary changes and make the needed sacrifices, a new Nigeria is possible.”