Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Nigerian presidential candidate, discusses the vital role of character in leadership. He argues that integrity, competence, and compassion are essential for restoring public trust in governance. Obi emphasizes the need for political reforms to support Nigeria's youth and combat high unemployment through entrepreneurship. He advocates for investing in education and health to build a sustainable future and discusses the lasting effects of colonialism on Africa’s leadership dynamics.

Our correspondent meets with Peter Obi, who has a handsome poll lead and an appeal that spans the country’s religions and ethnicities. But his presidential bid still faces obstacles. Myanmar’s ruling junta is doing more than suppressing the country’s people: it is battering the economy equally efficiently. And remembering Brother Andrew, who made daring deliveries behind the Iron Curtain.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.