Peter Obi reveals many Nigerians facing xenophobia in South Africa prefer to die there than return home, citing worse conditions in Nigeria. Discover more.
May 26, 2026 11:14 am
Peter Obi. Photo: X / Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has lamented the worsening condition of Nigerians abroad, revealing that many citizens facing xenophobic attacks in South Africa would rather remain there than return home.
Obi, who just returned to the country, raised the concerns at a dinner organised for NDC aspirants in Abuja on Monday.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the NDC media team.
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