VALENTINE’S DAY: LOVE NIGERIA, REJECT CORRUPTION — OBI URGES YOUTH
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By: Sefiu Ajape
Former Presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Nigerians, especially the youth, to celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly by demonstrating love through meaningful actions.
Valentine’s Day, observed on February 14, is traditionally a time to honour love, affection, and appreciation, often expressed through messages, gifts, or thoughtful gestures.
In a message on his X page titled “Nigeria Needs Our Love in Action,” Obi said, “Love is not just emotion; it is sacrifice, discipline, and commitment to what is right — honesty, compassion, respect, and devotion to the common good.” He encouraged citizens to renew their love for one another and for the country.
“Like a living being, a country flourishes when nurtured with care and dedication. Loving Nigeria means promoting fair elections, rejecting vices like corruption, greed, division, and mediocrity, and supporting only those with capacity, commitment, and character,” he added.
On true patriotism, Obi stressed, “It also means pointing out faults and proposing solutions, while promoting human and developmental values — justice, competence, transparency, and investment in education and healthcare. Where corruption destroys opportunity, integrity restores it; where division breeds conflict, unity fosters progress.”
He further called on Nigerians to extend love beyond politics, saying, “On this Valentine’s Day, let us embrace love that strengthens families, communities, and our nation. A new Nigeria is possible when love becomes action.”
Obi concluded by wishing everyone well: “Happy Valentine’s Day to you all.”
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