Peter Obi Condemns Unpaid Allowances for Super Eagles, Calls It “Disgraceful”

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the federal government over reports that the Super Eagles are being owed allowances, describing the situation as “truly unfortunate” and emblematic of misplaced national priorities.

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Obi lamented that Nigeria often finds funds for “needless lavish spending and political patronage” yet fails to compensate athletes who dedicate themselves to serving the country.

It is regrettable that our Super Eagles, who consistently give their best in representing our dear nation, are being owed their allowances, he wrote. We always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage, yet we cannot pay those who patriotically raise our flag, bring us pride, and serve with dedication. That is what is found in a ‘now disgraced country.

Obi added that neglecting athletes and public servants undermines the values of hard work and national service, sending “the wrong message to our youth that hard work and service are not rewarded.”

He called on authorities to treat the national team with dignity and promptly pay their entitlements.

Those who represent Nigeria deserve to be paid promptly and treated with respect. We must do better, Obi stated, concluding his post with his signature message: A New Nigeria is Possible.

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