Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed strong belief that Nigeria has the potential to become a symbol of hope for Africa—if the nation embraces competent, committed, and compassionate leadership.
Obi made these remarks while addressing a gathering of young Africans at the Africa Together Conference, held at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. The event, themed “The Making of Africa’s Future Presidents,” provided a platform for engaging discussions on leadership, corruption, and development.
Sharing his experience on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi stated, “Yesterday, at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, I was honoured with an invitation to address African youths in the African Together Conference tagged ‘The Making of Africa’s Future Presidents.’”
He described his interaction with participants from various African countries as “delightful,” noting their enthusiasm for social change. “I was inspired by the energy and determination of these young leaders, and I remain committed to empowering them to shape Africa’s future,” he said.
Focusing on the need for systemic reforms, Obi emphasized the urgency of fighting corruption and prioritizing investments in human capital. “Our discussion centred on the pathway to dismantling corruption and building a better future for our continent,” he said. “I reiterated how investing in the critical areas of human and national development, education, health, and pulling people out of poverty can drive immeasurable growth and development in any nation and continent.”
Obi drew parallels between Africa’s challenges and the developmental strides made by nations such as China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. “I showed how committed leadership can turn around any country and continent by prioritising investments in these areas,” he explained.
Reflecting on his own political journey, he shared both the obstacles and lessons learned in public service. “I maintained that Nigeria, and indeed Africa, can work for all if we dismantle corruption and rascality in governance and prioritise investment in the critical areas of development,” he noted.
According to Obi, Nigeria can play a leading role in Africa’s transformation if it embraces principled leadership. “With competent, committed, and compassionate leadership, Nigeria can become a beacon of hope, and Africa will rise to become a global economic powerhouse,” he declared.
He also expressed gratitude to the organisers and participants, saying, “I thank the African Society, University of Cambridge, for hosting this important event, and I also appreciate the young leaders who participated with such enthusiasm and dedication.”
Concluding his message, Obi called on all Nigerians to take active roles in nation-building: “As we strive to build the New Nigeria, we all must get involved in this important process of nation-building by ensuring that only competent, capable, committed leaders with character and integrity are elected into public offices.”
The conference underscored a growing demand among African youth for transformative leadership and better governance.
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