Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused the current administration of harboring more corrupt officials, whom he described as “Yahoo people,” than those outside the government.
Obi made the remark during his keynote address at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University, where he was the guest speaker. Themed “Lead the Change; Ignite Your Future,” the event highlighted the importance of leadership and youth empowerment.
Speaking on governance and corruption, Obi lamented the state of affairs in the country, asserting that it has become a haven for looters both within and outside government.
“For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only Yahoo boys. There are actually more Yahoo people in government than there are outside because we have turned the entire country into a crime scene where people inside are stealing and people outside are stealing,” he said.
Obi underscored the necessity of quality leadership to steer the nation toward development, urging the graduates to become agents of change in their respective communities.
“It is about leadership and igniting the future. It is not rocket science but it is difficult. It is being able to have a strong character, the ability not to do the wrong thing,” he noted.
Encouraging the graduates, Obi said, “You have acquired knowledge today. Use what you have learnt to help us change society. It is for you to help bring a better change in that society that you want to live in.”
The former governor of Anambra State further stated, “You are a victim of Nigeria because our age and the age before has refused to do what is right and you are suffering it.”
The Labour Party leader emphasized the critical role of young people in transforming the country, urging them to leverage their skills and education to lead with integrity.
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