Nigeria is Dying’ – Peter Obi’s Dire Warning to Opposition: ‘If You Stay Silent, You’re Complicit.
Amid rising economic challenges and growing public discontent, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on opposition leaders in Nigeria to break their silence and take a stand against bad governance. Speaking during the Labour Party National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Obi emphasized that Nigeria is facing a systemic collapse and urged political stakeholders to rally for national recovery.
Peter Obi: “Nigeria Is Collapsing”
During the meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, voiced his deep concern over the worsening economic conditions in the country. He lamented the surge in poverty, hunger, and hopelessness affecting millions of Nigerians.
“We must speak when things are wrong. Nigeria is collapsing, and the numbers don’t lie,” Obi said. “More people are falling into poverty. The level of suffering is alarming. People who once lived comfortably are now begging for survival—even within this hotel.”
He called on the Labour Party to lead by example in championing reform, unity, and responsible governance. “Let us start doing the right thing from our party. If we don’t take a stand now, we risk losing our voice entirely,” he added.
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Key Labour Party Figures Attend NEC Meeting
The high-level NEC meeting was chaired by Senator Nenadi Usman, the party’s current caretaker chairperson, and saw the attendance of notable political figures, including:
- Peter Obi, 2023 Presidential Candidate
- Datti Baba-Ahmed, Vice Presidential Candidate
- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State
- Labour Party Senators and House of Reps members
The session also touched on the recent Supreme Court judgment involving the party’s internal leadership crisis.
LP Leaders Visit INEC Over Leadership Recognition
Following the NEC meeting, Peter Obi, Governor Otti, and other Labour Party members marched to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. They were received by INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun.
The delegation urged the electoral body to officially recognize Senator Nenadi Usman as the party’s national chairperson, citing the recent Supreme Court verdict which ruled that Julius Abure’s claim to leadership lacked legal standing, as his tenure had expired.
Supreme Court Verdict: A Turning Point for LP
In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court declared that the leadership dispute within the Labour Party was a party affair and beyond judicial jurisdiction. The court held that:
- The Court of Appeal erred in recognizing Abure as chairman.
- Abure’s tenure had lapsed, rendering his position invalid.
- The appeal filed by Senator Esther Usman was upheld.
- The cross-appeal by Abure’s faction was dismissed as unmeritorious.
This judgment paves the way for a possible reorganization within the Labour Party’s hierarchy.
What you should know
Peter Obi’s urgent message underscores the pressing need for collective political action as Nigeria grapples with economic turmoil and governance challenges. With leadership restructuring within the Labour Party and increased calls for accountability, the stage may be set for a stronger opposition voice in the country’s democratic process.
Stay tuned for further updates on political developments and leadership changes within Nigeria’s major political parties.
