Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to deliver on promises made during the 2023 election campaign, especially those related to tackling hunger and improving the economy.
In a statement shared on his verified X account, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate accused the Tinubu administration of worsening Nigeria’s economic conditions, leaving millions unable to afford basic needs like food.
Obi recalled a 2022 campaign event in Delta State, where Tinubu dismissed concerns about statistics and promised to ensure food was on every Nigerian’s table. Obi now says that promise has fallen apart, as the country slides deeper into poverty and food insecurity.
According to Obi, Nigeria is now ranked among the world’s hungriest countries, with countless families unsure of where their next meal will come from. He blamed this on what he described as poor economic management and lack of real solutions.
He also accused the government of twisting official data to hide the truth. He cited manipulated figures on unemployment, inflation, and the controversial rebasing of GDP, calling them a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
For Obi, leading a country demands more than wishful thinking or guesswork. He said it takes honesty, vision, competence, and care for the people. Despite his criticisms, he maintained hope, repeating his familiar phrase, “A new Nigeria is possible.”


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