October 8, 2025-Published by Cyril

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned recent derogatory remarks labelling some of his supporters as “street urchins” and “low-class Nigerians.”

Speaking via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Obi stressed that his politics is founded on empathy, inclusion, and respect for human dignity, not classism or elitism.

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He expressed disappointment over what he described as a growing disdain for ordinary Nigerians, stating that such comments reflect a troubling disregard for the struggles of everyday citizens.

• “Lately, I have heard a few people say that those who follow Peter Obi are low-class Nigerians, and some have even gone as far as calling them ‘street urchins’ and people of no value. It is deeply unfortunate that in today’s Nigeria, citizens now look down on fellow citizens in such a degrading manner,” Obi wrote.

The former Anambra State governor emphasised that his political journey has always been driven by compassion and equality, not association with the elite.

• “I have never and will never look down on anyone, except to lift them up. We can only rise by lifting others. My involvement in politics has never been about mingling with the high and mighty but about standing with ordinary Nigerians whose voices have been silenced and whose resources have been stolen by the same ‘big names’ parading themselves with titles,” he said.

Obi condemned the habit of mocking or demeaning struggling Nigerians, insisting that every citizen deserves dignity, opportunity, and respect regardless of social or economic class.

• “No Nigerian is of no value. No Nigerian is a street urchin. It speaks volumes about the state of our nation that everyday Nigerians, battered by poverty and hardship, are now being referred to as people of no value,” he added.

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The LP flag bearer reaffirmed his commitment to human-centered policies, including education, healthcare, and poverty reduction, adding that true leadership is measured by compassion, not mockery.

• “Every Nigerian deserves dignity, opportunity, and care. True leadership is not about mocking the weak; it is about lifting them up,” Obi stated.

Earlier, NaijaBlogDaily reported that Peter Obi had urged the Lagos State Government to exercise compassion in its ongoing demolition of illegal structures, reminding authorities that being legally correct does not replace being morally right.

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