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Obi Reflects on Leadership Conduct During US Trip

Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has drawn attention to the striking contrast between leadership conduct in the United States and Nigeria, following his ongoing three-day trip to the USA.

Mr. Obi, who departed Lagos on 24 September for visits to Washington and Chicago with a stopover in Atlanta, travelled on Delta Airlines, the first American airline, which has operated for over a century.

On arrival at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, widely regarded as the busiest in the world, Obi noted its scale and economic impact. The airport handles over 100 million passengers annually—five times the total traffic of all Nigerian airports combined—and generates about $32 billion annually for the City of Atlanta and $70 billion for the wider metropolitan area and the State of Georgia.

According to him, Atlanta City itself runs on an annual budget of about $3 billion (over ₦4.5 trillion). Its current Mayor, Mr. Andre Dickens, a former businessman turned politician, has prioritised public safety, youth opportunities, crime reduction, and a $15 minimum hourly wage for council workers. Dickens’ personal worth is estimated at about $10 million.

Obi disclosed that he met the Mayor and both travelled on the same flight from Atlanta to Washington. He observed that at the airport, on board, and on arrival at Ronald Reagan National Airport, there was no special announcement of Dickens’ presence, no aides carrying his luggage, and no preferential treatment during boarding or disembarkation.

Comparing this with Nigeria, Obi remarked that governors—many of whom preside over budgets far smaller than Atlanta’s—and even local government chairmen with allocations less than 1% of Atlanta’s, often cause public disruption with sirens, protocol entourages, endless announcements, and conspicuous displays of power.

“Our public conduct and behaviour must change,” Obi stressed.

Majority of Nigerians know who they voted for in 2023 and it wasn't the current President.

Comparing this with Nigeria, Obi remarked that governors—many of whom preside over budgets far smaller than Atlanta’s—and even local government chairmen with allocations less than 1% of Atlanta’s

Before dashing us clothes, let's us see your wardrobe first. You had the privilege to serve in the capacity of governor in Anambra state, what major achievements, legacies did you achieve that still stand today?

Peter Obi generated the lowest IGR for Anambra state as the governor as the local government wasn't running for good 7 years. Local government are the best tax collector for the state as they are closer to people. As they didn't function, little revenue was generated.

Peter Obi should be making his arguments about things he achieved which we can all see, not something he couldn't when he had the capacity, opportunity

helinues:
Before dashing us clothes, let's us see your wardrobe first. You had the privilege to serve in the capacity of governor in Anambra state, what major achievements, legacies did you achieve that still stand today?

Peter Obi generated the lowest IGR for Anambra state as the governor as the local government wasn't running for good 7 years. Local government are the best tax collector for the state as they are closer to people. As they didn't function, little revenue was generated.

Peter Obi should be making his arguments about things he achieved which we can all see, not something he couldn't when he had the capacity, opportunity

Another reason why UK keep demanding for IELTS exam for students that want to study in UK.

Obi is saying that a mayor that controls a higher budget than most politicians in Nigeria doesn't move with sirens disturbing other road users and unnecessary aides when traveling.

jmoore:
Another reason why UK keep demanding for IELTS exam for students that want to study in UK.

Obi is saying that a mayor that controls a higher budget than most politicians in Nigeria doesn't move with sirens disturbing other road users and unnecessary aides when traveling.

The airport handles over 100 million passengers annually—five times the total traffic of all Nigerian airports combined—and generates about $32 billion annually for the City of Atlanta and $70 billion

We are not interested in you Obidients always trying to deflect from the topic of discussion.

Peter Obi generated the lowest IGR for Anambra state, it's a fact not something concocted.

Funnily, all these solutions that Peter Obi has been proffering for Nigeria, he must have made same campaign promises to people when he was vying for the governorship position which he didn't do.

If he didn't keep to his promises as a governor, lower level, not complicated as Nigeria as a country. How are sure he will do all those things he been talking about. He had the capacity/opportunity before fcs

helinues:
We are not interested in you Obidients always trying to deflect from the topic of discussion.

Peter Obi generated the lowest IGR for Anambra state, it's a fact not something concocted.

Funnily, all these solutions that Peter Obi has been proffering for Nigeria, he must have made same campaign promises to people when he was vying for the governorship position which he didn't do.

If he didn't keep to his promises as a governor, lower level, not complicated as Nigeria as a country. How are sure he will do all those things he been talking about. He had the capacity/opportunity before fcs

You still dey rant babablu.

Comprehension: F9

jmoore:
You still dey rant babablu.

Comprehension: F9

Incoherency: 85%
Derailing: 82%
Denial/insincerity: 88%

The People's President, keep telling them how it's done

helinues:
Incoherency: 85% Derailing: 82% Denial/insincerity: 88%

Comprehension: 0% . F9

givedemwotowoto:
Majority of Nigerians know who they voted for in 2023 and it wasn't the current President.

By force relevance, the poor man has gone for his own UNGA meeting in Atl?

jmoore:
Another reason why UK keep demanding for IELTS exam for students that want to study in UK.

Obi is saying that a mayor that controls a higher budget than most politicians in Nigeria doesn't move with sirens disturbing other road users and unnecessary aides when traveling.

Ok, what kind of blind hypocrisy is this, when Gringory Obi was governor he did not move with siren abi?

buckeyemedia:
By force relevance, the poor man has gone for his own UNGA meeting in Atl?

Tinubu is nowhere to be found.

jmoore:
Tinubu is nowhere to be found.

Gringory Obi na real fake man.

This man will just open his mouth waaaa and spew rubbish all the time, every time from one comparison to the other but he can't even reference his achievement as a governor.

helinues:
Before dashing us clothes, let's us see your wardrobe first. You had the privilege to serve in the capacity of governor in Anambra state, what major achievements, legacies did you achieve that still stand today?

Peter Obi generated the lowest IGR for Anambra state as the governor as the local government wasn't running for good 7 years. Local government are the best tax collector for the state as they are closer to people. As they didn't function, little revenue was generated.

Peter Obi should be making his arguments about things he achieved which we can all see, not something he couldn't when he had the capacity, opportunity

And who is talking about tax here?
Obi is talking about the behaviour of public servant oga.