2023 Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi criticized Nigeria's leadership for lacking truth-tellers and blamed the country's issues on greed and desire for wealth among public office holders.

2023 Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi criticised the absence of truth-tellers in Nigeria's leadership, blaming the country's issues on the greed and desire for wealth among public office holders. Obi called for Nigerians to challenge leaders and stop hero-worshipping, emphasising the importance of using public funds for public purpose and developing people-centered policies.