Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi urges Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to stop sending money to relatives and others in Nigeria who ask for financial help. Speaking at a town hall meeting with diaspora supporters in Manchester, he says the requests should be refused and that supporters should instead pressure family and friends back home to demand better governance.
Multiple outlets report that Obi frames remittances as a factor that can insulate poor leadership from accountability, allowing corrupt officials to continue without consequence. He also links the message to political change, calling on the diaspora to encourage participation and voting for credible leaders ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election. Some coverage highlights his claim that he is not “a saint,” but points to his record as governor of Anambra State as evidence of responsible leadership and cost savings, which he presents as a contrast to current leaders.
