Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has candidly shared the personal and professional sacrifices he faces as an opposition figure in Nigeria, describing the experience as “extremely difficult.”
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Obi highlighted the unique challenges of opposition politics in the country. “Being in opposition here is actually difficult. If I tell you what I face, what I go through, what my family goes through, you wouldn’t even believe I should still be standing and going around this country,” he revealed.
Obi detailed the social and economic isolation that comes with his position, stating, “People don’t even want to see you. They don’t even want to talk to you. I see colleagues at the airport, and when I greet them, they avoid replying because they fear being seen by the government of the day.”
The former governor lamented the impact on his ventures and personal life: “Your businesses, everything you’re involved in, is being dismantled.” Despite these challenges, Obi remains steadfast in his commitment to Nigeria’s future. “I’ve made up my mind that if this is the end, so be it. We need to show more commitment to the future of our country. None of us will live here forever. Everybody who means well should come together to get the country to work,” he urged.
The remarks underscore the tough terrain of opposition politics in Nigeria, calling for greater collaboration to build a better nation.
