ALWAYS NEVER HIM
The cost of Peter Obi’s politics is often borne by someone else, contends JOSHUA J. OMOJUWA In Manchester on Sunday 18 October, Peter Obi told a hall of Nigerians living
Peter Obi's political strategy often imposes costs on others, according to political analyst Joshua J. Omojuwa. Addressing Nigerians in Britain on October 18, Obi urged them to tell their relatives in Nigeria to stop seeking financial help. However, he clarified later that he deeply respects the diaspora's contributions, which fund education, healthcare, and living expenses.
Obi's message was allegedly distorted by political opponents, who claimed he asked people to abandon their loved ones. Omojuwa disputes this claim, emphasizing that Obi never made such a statement. The analyst then scrutinizes the implications of Obi's proposal, suggesting that the burden of governance issues falls on the poorest participants – those who must make difficult decisions for their families.
He also criticizes the lack of consistency in Obi's statements, citing examples where he contradicts himself on issues like fuel subsidy and political party affiliations. Omojuwa argues that Obi's politics are built on shifting blame, leaving the hard-hit individuals unnamed while claiming he takes the moral high ground. The analyst concludes by asserting that the "cost of Peter Obi's politics" is always borne by someone else, never by Obi himself.
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