2023: If They Give You Money, Take It – Peter Obi Advises Nigerians
Natalie Ross
Published Jan 16, 2026
Peter Obi, the Work Party’s (LP) official up-and-comer, has forewarned Nigerians against permitting lawmakers to deceive them with strict or ethnic sentiments during the 2023 races.
This was said by Peter Obi during his kindness visit to the Ooni of Ife’s royal residence on Tuesday.
Peter Obi asked Nigerians to pick the country’s future chief in light of their capacity, skill, and commitment to the progression of the country.
“Try not to check out at clan or religion. It’s what we, the government officials, the elites, use to trick you. Try not to check our religion out. Allow no one to let you know it’s his qualification. It’s no one’s move; it’s Nigerians’ move.
It’s the turn of the Nigerian adolescents. No one will take anything from them this time! No one is qualified for it. Furthermore, don’t say it’s their cash. It’s the cash they are giving you. In the event that I bring cash, take it,” Obi said.
“It’s your qualification. No one is qualified for take it from you. Assuming they give you cash, take it. They are just paying piece of their obligation.
I just arrived at the signing of the 1st National Peace Accord at the ICC in Abuja. -PO
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) September 29, 2022
“This is a development for the young to reclaim their country. I set up a development that would go quite far to uncover where things are veering off-track in the country.”
Obi contended that it was inadmissible for the country to not be able to take care of its residents regardless of having an abundance of regular assets and workers.