Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stressed the importance of hard work and productivity, emphasizing that God blesses effort, not idleness.
“A person who is sleeping, God cannot bless,” Obi said in an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast. “God can bless hard work; God can bless productivity; God can bless an industry, but God cannot bless someone who is sleeping.”
He also cautioned against false claims of divine financial blessings, saying, “Anyone who tells you he got an alert from praying should be arrested. He has stolen someone’s money. Simple!”
Obi clarified his stance on tithing, suggesting charitable acts as forms of giving. “If you go to the hospital, it’s tithing. If you help poor people, it’s tithing.”
Moreover, Obi urged leaders to prioritize serving the people over personal gain. “Being a leader is not a money-making venture. You’re not competing with Dangote… Choose your lane; if you want to be in government, serve the people.”
Obi’s comments have sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians.
