Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed outrage over the unpaid allowances of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team.
In a statement, Obi described the situation as “truly unfortunate”, saying it was unacceptable that the players who consistently give their best in representing the country are being owed their dues.
“We always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage, yet we cannot pay those who patriotically raise our flag, bring us pride, and serve with dedication,” Obi said.
He lamented that the situation sends the wrong message to Nigerian youth, implying that hard work and service are not rewarded, and described the country as “now disgraced”.
Obi emphasized that those who represent Nigeria deserve to be paid promptly and treated with respect, stressing that a better Nigeria is possible.
“A New Nigeria is possible,” he said, calling on Nigerians to demand better from their leaders.
