Obi shared his concerns in a post on his official Facebook page, expressing disappointment that Nigeria continues to face negative headlines at a time when citizens need unity and uplifting moments. He highlighted how the Super Eagles have been a source of pride, boosting national spirit with their recent victories, yet they are now burdened by unnecessary distractions due to unpaid bonuses.
He pointed out the irony of a country that writes off massive debts for government agencies and spends heavily on what he called extravagant, self-serving projects but fails to meet basic financial commitments to its athletes.
Obi warned that the unpaid allowances harm Nigeria’s global reputation and unfairly add pressure on the players ahead of a critical quarter-final match. He emphasized that failing to honor pre-tournament agreements is unacceptable and undermines trust.
He ended his statement by reaffirming his belief in national progress, declaring that a better Nigeria is achievable.
