Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has warned that hunger and poverty have reached unprecedented levels in Nigeria, reducing once-stable families to hardship.
In a post on 𝕏, the former Anambra governor said the country’s economic crisis is not just reflected in statistics but in the daily struggles of millions. He cited United Nations data estimating that 34 million Nigerians will face acute food insecurity in 2025, while 63% of the population about 133 million people live in multi-dimensional poverty.
“Inflation, even with the suppressed statistics, is nearly 30%, while unemployment and economic mismanagement have nearly wiped out our once vibrant middle class,” Obi wrote. “Families who once lived stable lives are now slipping into poverty.”
He blamed the situation on “incompetent leadership without capacity and compassion” and argued that Nigeria could reverse its fortunes if leaders adopted disciplined governance, sound economic policies, and invested in human development.
Citing Argentina as an example, Obi noted that its new leadership reduced poverty from 52% to 38.1% in two years, with inflation stabilising at 2–3% monthly. He stressed that two years is enough to kick-start transformation if the leadership is “honest, focused, and committed to the people.”
“Nigeria can work. We can reduce hunger and restore dignity to Nigerians,” he said, urging an end to corruption, wasteful governance, and misplaced priorities. “A New Nigeria is POssible.”
