Nation on Hostage: Obi Reacts to ₦210trn NNPC Scandal
According to the Nigerian Tribune, Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, described Nigeria as “a crime scene” following revelations of over ₦210 trillion in alleged financial irregularities within NNPC’s audited statements from 2017 to 2023. The Senate flagged the unaccounted funds during a public accounts hearing. For Obi and many Nigerians, it confirms that the nation is a hostage……READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT HERE
Senate panel uncovered ₦103trn in unexplained accrued expenses and ₦107trn in unverified receivables.
Peter Obi said the missing funds are over twice the national budget within the same 7-year period.
NNPC’s CFO denied wrongdoing, but the committee submitted 11 questions to be answered in one week.
Obi called it “criminal betrayal” and warned of a society collapsing under institutionalised corruption.
Nation on hostage, that’s not hyperbole, it’s how it feels. The systems meant to protect the people are instead rigged to drain them. Obi’s words cut deep because they echo what many already know: when the money vanishes, so does trust, progress, and justice……READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT HERE
When did you first feel the nation was in hostage, and realise those in charge won’t save it?