Political Drama Erupts Over Obi’s “Burning House” Statement

The Senior Special Assistant on Digital and New Media to President Bola Tinubu, O’tega Ogra, has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over remarks he made on political responsibility and decision-making.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Obi, in a recent podcast interview with Nigerian journalist Rufai Oseni, said, “If someone puts fire in my house, I will run and leave it.”

Reacting via his X handle, Ogra argued that the statement reflects a lack of responsibility and the inability to confront or resolve challenges.

According to him, true leadership is not about avoiding difficulties but about facing them, solving problems, and accepting the consequences of one’s decisions.

He wrote, “That tells you everything.

“No responsibility.
“No capacity to confront or fix the problem.
“No accountability to the people affected.
“No accountability for protecting what has been entrusted to you.

“Leadership is not about running away from challenges. It is about confronting them, solving them, and carrying the consequences of your decisions.

“In simple English, it is not about running from a burning house. It is about putting out the fire, protecting the people inside, rebuilding what is damaged, and ensuring it never happens again.

“Anyone can walk away. Leaders stay and solve problems.”