Peter Obi, the presidential candidate from the NDC stated that politician in Nigeria deserves to be incarcerated for their actions towards this nation.
During a gathering at The Summit Church with young entrepreneurs, Obi shared insights from his business journey, leadership, and the realities within institutions.
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He pointed out some troubling instances involving academics and high-ranking officials facing legal challenges, saying, “Recently, at the University of Southern California, I learned about a situation where the entire faculty and many alumni ended up in jail, all the professors. It’s astonishing what they are capable of.”
He emphasized the severity of the issue, referencing prominent figures in academia: “I heard the faculty dean mention he served 28 years. I saw the registrar and others; they have all spent significant time in prison. It’s remarkable considering they are educators.”
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On the subject of justice and public perception, he remarked, “When you hear about these events, it becomes clear that many believe that simply going to jail means most of them are even people who are not supposed to be there in the first place.”
He then drew a broader moral reflection directed at political leadership especially in Nigeria; “If anybody should be in jail, it is us politicians for what we have done to this country.”
He added that such experiences should encourage young people to build with integrity, remain aware of institutional realities, and understand that leadership often involves navigating complex and imperfect systems.
