Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, has raised concerns about the state of democracy in Nigeria, describing it as collapsing.
Obi’s comments followed the recent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.
Obi made his remarks at the 60th birthday colloquium held in honor of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, on Monday.
He reflected on his personal experiences, recalling his impeachment as governor of Anambra State in 2006, and how then-President Olusegun Obasanjo intervened.
“Some people came and knocked everything down. That is the situation we are in now. Everything has been knocked down. Nothing works. I became a governor through the court when President Obasanjo and Atiku were in government,” Obi stated.
He further emphasized the deteriorating conditions, adding:
“I did not pay the court one naira. I was sitting in my office, and the court declared me the winner. It can’t happen in Nigeria today.
“When I was being impeached, the president sent people to come and intervene on my behalf. Ken Nnamani came, begging the house (house of assembly) not to impeach me. Today, the president (Tinubu) is impeaching a person (Fubara).”
