Labour Presidential Candidate (LP) in the 2023 general election Peter Obi said Nigeria is now worse than in the late 1990s and early 1990s.
Obi made this view in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, which was held in Nigeria’s Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babaji from 1985 to 1993 After the start of the autobiography of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).
Obi praised the IBB’s contribution to the Nigerian economy, adding that the former president played an important role in the development of the country’s financial sector. he wrote;
“The contribution of IBB to the Nigerian economy and his strong support for entrepreneurship and private sector growth remains immeasurable.
Under his leadership, Nigeria has witnessed substantial growth, especially in the financial sector. He played a key role in cultivating a united and equitable economic environment in Nigeria, ensuring policies to strengthen national cohesion and economic development.
Documenting this experience is a welcome development because it enables us to learn from those who serve the country and have lasting impact. I look forward to reading this book, and there is no doubt that it has valuable lessons. As someone dedicated to continuous learning, I will always align myself with the knowledge from recorded experiences and history and the contributions to traditional libraries.
Two key points of the keynote speech and IBB’s comments on the 1993 election.
1.1st is a famous quote from the keynote speaker in French, and “rien n’changĂ©” means “nothing has changed.” As far as Nigeria is concerned, we are worse than the IBB era. When the IBB left the office in 1992, countries such as Bangladesh, India, Vietnam and Ghana were all in the Low Human Development Index (HDI) category, just like Nigeria. However, these countries have risen to moderate and high HDI levels today, while Nigeria is still in the low HDI category, which has stalled or declined.
2. The keynote speaker commented that Ghana has been a truly democratic country for the past 30 years and its leadership transition reflects the true vote of the people. Unlike Nigeria, the election results often fail to reflect the will of the people, and Ghana has witnessed the recognition of failure by candidates of the ruling party and respecting democracy in the most authentic form.
Finally, the deepest moment of the event was when IBB acknowledged Chief Mko Abiola won the June 12 election. This recognition is a step towards national rehabilitation, solidarity and progress.
I hope one day other major players in Nigerian democracy will have the courage to recognize the true winners of past elections, so that our country can tell its stories honestly and reflectively.
New Nigeria is possible! ”
