Atlanta mayor worth $10m, no sirens, entourage’ – Peter Obi blasts Govs, others after US trip

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The 2023 presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has highlighted a stark difference between the style of political leadership in Nigeria and that of the United States.

Obi criticized Nigerian politicians for engaging in extravagant displays of authority, despite handling much smaller financial resources.

In a Thursday post on X, he shared insights from his ongoing visit to the United States, where he spent time in Atlanta, Washington, and Chicago as part of a three-day tour.

He pointed out that Atlanta, which runs on an estimated yearly budget of $3 billion, generates more revenue than Nigeria’s national budget, yet its mayor, Andre Dickens, is known for maintaining a low-key public presence.

Obi explained that he was on the same flight as Dickens from Atlanta to Washington, and observed that the mayor traveled just like any other passenger without special arrangements. He emphasized that there were no aides carrying luggage, no sirens, announcements, or an entourage.

“In Nigeria, governors, most of whom oversee budgets smaller than Atlanta’s—and even local government chairmen, whose allocations are less than 1% of Atlanta’s, would have constituted a public nuisance with sirens, protocol officers, endless announcements, large entourages, and posters everywhere,” Obi stated.

He went on to argue that Nigerian public officials need to adjust their behavior and prioritize efficient governance. Obi referenced Dickens’ policy focus, which includes tackling crime, empowering young people, and ensuring a $15 hourly minimum wage for municipal workers.

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