The Labour Party’s presidential candidate during the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has stated that “most Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation.”
Obi made the remarks while appearing as a guest speaker at a youth-led convention in Onitsha.
He shared his perspective, saying:“I told the youths that some of our so-called Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation. Their creativity and courage, if properly guided, can drive innovation and national development. Our challenge is to channel their energy from deception to productive enterprise,”
He emphasized that Nigeria cannot achieve greatness while simultaneously “celebrating corruption and rewarding dishonesty,” comparing the vices of the youth to those “which is currently affecting the political class.”
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Obi reminded the audience that while money is necessary, it “represents only a small part of true wealth,” which, he said, rests on “integrity, character, and purpose.”
He elaborated, stating:“Real wealth uplifts both the individual and society, promotes education, reduces poverty, and creates opportunities for others to live dignified lives,”
The former Anambra State governor explained that he had “cut short his travels” after arriving from the United Kingdom because he “felt the urge to encourage many of the youths.”
He added:“I went straight to Onitsha and was glad to be part of the event because it addressed a vice that has eroded our values, the greed for material possessions,”
Condemning violence that takes the form of religious attacks, Obi stressed that “fairness and merit are what Nigerians need,” regardless of whether they are Christians, Muslims, or traditional worshippers.
In a post on X, he concluded his message:“Finally, I reminded everyone that no religion or tribe buys bread cheaper than another. Nigeria is blessed with abundant resources; what we lack is the will to do what is right. Once we embrace justice, fairness, and merit, our nation’s greatness will naturally unfold,”
The convention, tagged “Money behind wealth,” was organized under the umbrella of the Golden Health Conference to promote “ethical leadership and moral renewal among youths.”
The event was led by the Bishop of the Diocese of the Niger, Most Rev. Owen Nwokolo, and held at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All Saints’ Cathedral, Onitsha.
Obi thanked the organizers, stating: “I thank Most Rev. Dr Owen Nwokolo, Bishop of the Diocese of the Niger, for his guidance, and commend the organisers of the Golden Health Conference for promoting ethical leadership and moral renewal among our youths.”
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