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It’s delusional to place all hopes on govt, citizens must strive to help themselves amidst hardship – Obi Achebe

The traditional ruler of the Onitsha Kingdom, Obi Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has said it would be delusional for Nigerians to place all their hopes and trust in the government, insisting that citizens must also strive to help themselves. Achebe stated this during this year’s traditional Ofala Festival, which was held on Friday at Ezechima Square […] It’s delusional to place all hopes on govt,…

It’s delusional to place all hopes on govt, citizens must strive to help themselves amidst hardship – Obi Achebe

Obi Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, the traditional ruler of the Onitsha Kingdom, has cautioned Nigerians against placing all their trust in the government. During the annual Ofala Festival, held at Ezechima Square in Onitsha, Achebe emphasized that citizens must also take responsibility and strive to help themselves. The monarch argued that the past decade had been challenging for the country, and placing sole reliance on government was a delusion.

He pointed to recurring themes in the festival, such as "strive and advance" and "enduring attributes," to underscore the need for citizens to take action. Achebe urged the people of South-East states to participate actively in the upcoming general elections, learning from the Osun State governorship election as a benchmark. He stressed the importance of a free and fair electoral process, where voters make informed choices based on the candidates' abilities and governance records.

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