Reject money requests from home, Obi tells UK-based Nigerians
Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, has advised Nigerians in the UK to stop sending money home and instead urge relatives to vote for productive lea Read More:…
Peter Obi, who ran as the Labour Party's presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election and draws strong support from the diaspora and young, urban voters, has remained a vocal figure in opposition politics since then. Remittances from Nigerians abroad are a major lifeline for many households at home, running into billions of dollars annually, and have often been cited as a buffer against the country's economic hardship, inflation and currency depreciation.
Obi's remarks, made during a diaspora engagement in the UK, link this everyday financial support to a call for political accountability — suggesting that easing the flow of money to struggling relatives should be tied to pressuring them to demand better governance through their votes. The coverage across outlets is largely consistent on the quotes and setting, though details such as the size of the crowd, the full itinerary of his UK visit, and reactions from government officials or other political figures have not yet been reported.