By Yusuf Mohammed
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of running a government that is devoid of empathy and compassion for the Nigerian people.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics with Seun Okinbaloye, Obi said Nigeria is currently in the hands of a leadership that is disconnected from the daily struggles of its citizens.
“People want to wake up and see a president that cares, a leader who shows compassion,” Obi said. “Today, we have a country without compassion.”
The former Anambra State governor criticized the Tinubu administration for what he described as its failure to understand or respond adequately to the suffering of ordinary Nigerians. He argued that beyond policies and economic reforms, leadership must be rooted in humanity and care for the people.
“Leadership is about service. It is about listening to the people, feeling their pain, and acting with sincerity,” he added. “Unfortunately, what we see today is a government that appears indifferent to the realities on the ground.”
Obi’s remarks come at a time of increasing public frustration over the rising cost of living, insecurity, and a deepening trust deficit between the government and the governed. Many Nigerians have called for more empathetic leadership that prioritizes the welfare of citizens over politics.
A consistent critic of the current administration, Obi has positioned himself as a voice of the people and a champion of good governance. His comments are likely to reignite debate over the Tinubu administration’s handling of the economy and the tone of its engagement with the public.
