Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has voiced concerns over the rise of transactional politics in Nigeria, warning that some politicians are allegedly paying young people to attack and discredit voices promoting good governance on social media.
In a video recorded during his talk at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C.—which began circulating online on Thursday, Obi strongly criticised the trend, calling it a betrayal of the youths whose future is being compromised.
Obi described the situation as tragic and ironic.
He emphasised the urgent need for a political awakening among the youths, calling on them to reject handouts from corrupt politicians and instead pursue knowledge, critical thinking, and active civic engagement.
He said:
“In the transactional politics of Nigeria, some people pay them to cause confusion. Go to social media, those that are being paid ₦20,000, ₦40,000 monthly to abuse you are the same youths you’re fighting for their live because I am over 60 and I have few years to go.
“We must move away from politics driven by money and manipulation. Our youths must be empowered with knowledge, not stipends to insult those seeking change.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>
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