Nigeria’s Future: The Movement for Change Led by Peter Obi and Alex Otti”

key highlights:

• Despite the hopes of many, the recent presidential election did not lead to the election of Peter Obi, seen by some as a potential leader for a new Nigeria.
• The writer argues that the vultures of Nigerian politics are responsible for the country’s continued decay, and that a new Nigeria is only possible with a movement for change.
• The recent election of Dr. Alex Otti as governor of Abia State provides evidence that Nigerians are ready for change, but that they are fighting against a determined group of people with a stupefying penchant for corruption.

As the dust settles on Nigeria’s recent presidential election, many Nigerians are left feeling disappointed and disheartened. In a recent follow-up article to his earlier publication in Vanguard, a writer highlights the missed opportunity for a new Nigeria with the election of Peter Obi. The writer argues that while many hoped and prayed for a victory, the determination of those in power to maintain their grip on the country proved too strong. The writer contends that the vultures of Nigerian politics are responsible for the country’s continued decay, and that a new Nigeria is only possible with a movement for change.