Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to stop giving money to relatives and friends in Nigeria until President Bola Tinubu is voted out of office.
Obi made the remarks on Sunday, October 18, 2026, during a town hall meeting with Nigerians in Manchester, United Kingdom, as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“You have people at home in Nigeria today who are begging you for money. Tell them no!” Obi said.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate, who is now associated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), linked Nigeria’s economic challenges to leadership and governance, urging Nigerians in the diaspora to encourage their relatives at home to support political change.
Obi also defended his record as governor of Anambra State, highlighting his approach to managing public funds and claiming that he saved substantial resources during his tenure.
His remarks come amid ongoing national discussions about economic hardship, rising living costs and the role of Nigerians abroad in supporting households back home.
Nigeria receives substantial remittances from citizens living overseas, with many families relying on the funds to cover essential expenses, including food, education, healthcare and accommodation.
