Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for a Nigeria where opportunities are based on merit rather than connections, while strongly denying allegations of corruption during his time in public office.
Speaking at a recent gathering, Obi recounted encounters with individuals who claimed to have benefited from his past interventions, including a pilot and a Reverend Father who both said they received scholarships linked to him—despite never having met him personally.
The former Anambra State governor expressed concern over the country’s employment realities, citing an encounter in where a first-class graduate was working in a restaurant.
“I want a country where people can attain certain positions without knowing anyone,” Obi stated, stressing the need for fairness and equal opportunity in Nigeria’s system.
Addressing corruption allegations, Obi issued a direct challenge, saying any contractor who could provide evidence that he demanded a percentage from contract funds during his administration should come forward.
“Any contractor who can come forward with evidence that they received a contract under my government and that I asked for a percentage from the money of the contract, I will quit politics,” he declared.
