News: Good governance, competent leadership are the means to Nigeria’s bright future – Peter Obi Published on July 15, 2026By Matthew Atungwu

 

 

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, says competent leadership and good governance are the only means to Nigeria’s wealth.

 

 

Obi said this in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday.

 

His remark stems from the high-level roundtable discussion organised by the European Council on Foreign Relations, ECFR, titled ‘Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond’ held in Berlin, Germany.

 

 

According to him, Nigeria possesses all the human and natural resources required to become a prosperous, secure, and globally competitive nation.

 

The former Anambra State governor reiterated that what was required was competent, accountable, and compassionate leadership that prioritises investment in people, education, healthcare, productive enterprise, the rule of law, and strong institutions over politics of consumption.

 

 

“Nigeria’s future is bright, but only if we make the deliberate choices that will move our country from consumption to production, from poverty to prosperity, and from division to unity.

 

“By embracing good governance, fiscal responsibility, and productive partnerships with the international community, we can build an economy that works for all Nigerians and restores our nation’s standing among the comity of nations,” he wrote.