Peter Obi Urges Merit-Based Success: ‘No Connections Needed’

Peter Obi spoke about opportunity, unemployment and corruption in Nigeria. He shared how a pilot and a reverend benefited from his scholarships without ever meeting him. He said Nigerians should earn positions through merit rather than relying on personal connections. He recalled meeting a first-class graduate working at a restaurant in Abuja to highlight underemployment among qualified youths. On corruption, Obi challenged any contractor to present evidence of a kickback demand under his administration. He vowed to quit politics if such proof emerges.

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