Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented that Nigeria is “bleeding daily” under a leadership he described as indifferent to public suffering and tolerant of mediocrity.

Obi made the remarks on his Facebook page after engaging with young Nigerians at Abuja airport, who expressed concern over his silence on recent developments, including ambassadorial appointments, security lapses, and governance issues.

“There is a pain one carries silently when watching a nation you love bleed daily,” Obi said, highlighting citizens’ frustration with leaders who appear disconnected from the country’s crises.

He criticised the recent ambassadorial nominations as symptomatic of a system that rewards mediocrity over competence. “With a leadership that has allowed mediocrity, corruption and impunity to rise to the top, who else did you expect them to choose?” he asked.

Obi also condemned public celebrations by officials amid ongoing killings, abductions, and hunger, noting, “When our people are being killed, our leaders are busy hosting dinners. When children are being snatched from their schools, the political class is celebrating and dancing.”

Despite the challenges, he encouraged Nigerian youths to remain resilient and continue demanding accountability, emphasising that the vision of a “New Nigeria” is still achievable. “People like you refuse to accept failure as our destiny,” Obi said, pledging to continue advocating for reform.