News Brief: Obi Wants To Serve, Not Desperate Like Some Politicians — Chimamanda Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has reaffirmed her support for Labour Party’s Peter Obi, describing him as a selfless leader who is driven by service, not ego or desperation. In an interview on Channels TV’s Amazing Africans, Adichie said Obi’s desire to lead Nigeria is rooted in genuine concern, not personal ambition. “He doesn’t need to be president. He wants to be because he cares about Nigeria… There are people who are desperate to become president, not because they have any good intentions, but because of their egos,” she said. She praised Obi’s values of humility, consistency, and accountability, adding that he remains grounded despite years in the public eye. Adichie, who was a vocal supporter of Obi during the 2023 presidential election, emphasized her belief that Nigeria can be better with the right leadership. “Peter Obi is not a person who expects you to thank him for doing his job… He is accountable to the people,” she said. Obi, who finished third in the 2023 elections, has indicated interest in running again in 2027. Source: Channels Television #PeterObi #ChimamandaAdichie #2027Elections #NigeriaPolitics #LabourParty #Leadership

News Brief: Middle Class Reduced to Beggars – Chimamanda Decries Hardship in Nigeria. Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has expressed deep concern over the worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, saying it has pushed many formerly middle-class citizens into poverty and desperation. In an interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie said the suffering of everyday Nigerians is her biggest worry, not economic indices like the stock market. “People who were formerly kind of securely middle class… are now people who beg and are in need,” she said. The author emphasized that economic strain could lead individuals to take desperate actions they would ordinarily avoid, posing a danger to society. “It’s not to excuse crime,” she noted, “but when life gets very hard, even people who before would not have considered certain things suddenly are willing to.” Adichie also reflected on her journey as a writer, revealing she faced 25 rejections for her debut novel Purple Hibiscus but never considered quitting. “Writing is really what I believe I am here to do… it’s a bit spiritual,” she said. Her remarks come amid ongoing public frustration with Nigeria’s cost of living crisis, worsened by recent economic reforms. #ChimamandaAdichie #NigerianEconomy #CostOfLivingCrisis #MiddleClassStruggles #EconomicHardship