Why Nigeria is crucial to democracy in Africa

Nigeria's youth are fighting for a better, cleaner government. What can this political awakening tell us about the state of democracy across Africa?
00:00 - Why Nigeria matters
01:06 - Nigeria’s security crisis
03:42 - How corruption threatens Nigeria’s democracy
05:26 - How young Nigerians are driving change
11:31 - Youth protests across Africa
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Peter Obi on why he is running to be Nigeria’s president: econ.st/3YFTNvf
Can a political underdog save Nigeria? econ.st/3YVWatJ
Old hopefuls are jostling to succeed Nigeria’s President Buhari: econ.st/3EbHPkK
Peter Obi, a man who carries his own suitcases, could be Nigeria’s next president: econ.st/3K9UFDX
After eight dismal years, Nigeria prepares to replace President Buhari: econ.st/3IqZdon
Insurgency, secessionism and banditry threaten Nigeria: econ.st/3Kaiagq
How kidnappers, zealots and rebels are making Nigeria ungovernable: econ.st/3YSXtcU
Nigeria’s economy will continue to struggle in 2023: econ.st/3jS1akk
Nigeria's economy is stuck in a rut: econ.st/3XDc1vX
Fintech is booming, despite a weak economy. Can that last? econ.st/3S2yth4
Africa’s fintech firms vie for domination: econ.st/3jWT6yH
African startups are raising unprecedented amounts. What next? econ.st/3Xue71f
How oil-rich Nigeria failed to profit from an oil boom: econ.st/3xngXKK
Africa’s population will double by 2050: econ.st/3k01L3i
On the trail with the surprise front-runner in Nigeria’s presidential race: econ.st/3XyHeAv

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  • @unrulysuspect
    @unrulysuspect Жыл бұрын

    This should be why Peter Obi will win, not could win. Obi is coming 🇳🇬💯

  • @femibash6506

    @femibash6506

    Жыл бұрын

    💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @peterporkeresq.2817

    @peterporkeresq.2817

    Жыл бұрын

    And there's that hubris we've become accustomed to.

  • @edt.5793

    @edt.5793

    Жыл бұрын

    Peter Obi represents the future and forwardness of new Nigeria. We will massively and proudly vote for him even without taking any money from him while other candidates pays people to vote them.

  • @asknaijamoney
    @asknaijamoney Жыл бұрын

    The day Nigeria wakes up, Africa will never be the same again. It's time for Africa. 🙌

  • @sebastiankonigsperger8237

    @sebastiankonigsperger8237

    Жыл бұрын

    Saminamina eh eh waka waka

  • @Staninnature95

    @Staninnature95

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sebastiankonigsperger8237 lol why did you make that comment?

  • @niuanconquistador422

    @niuanconquistador422

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Staninnature95 maybe because the original comment said it's time for Africa

  • @jzk2020

    @jzk2020

    Жыл бұрын

    Nobody is waiting for Nigeria to wake up, every other nation is working on their own nation. The same thing can be said about black Americans, if they wake up... things will change drastically, but nobody in Africa is waiting for AA to wake up and come save us, everyone is doing their own thing.

  • @christopherlevinanakofigug1178

    @christopherlevinanakofigug1178

    Жыл бұрын

    We are tired of this foolish statement all the time. Other African countries are moving forward and doing their best. Who should wait for Nigeria to wake up? They should continue sleeping.

  • @Cpd9
    @Cpd9 Жыл бұрын

    Peter Obi for the win!

  • @femibash6506

    @femibash6506

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @GRANOLA77

    @GRANOLA77

    Жыл бұрын

    So if he wins you can say "Obi Won" 😂

  • @Missieartitudetv
    @Missieartitudetv Жыл бұрын

    I’m Ethiopian Kenyan in Nigeria and it’s my prayer that it’s a free and fair election ❤ Vote wisely my brothers and sisters

  • @edt.5793

    @edt.5793

    Жыл бұрын

    It is vote Peter Obi as he is the most competent among all contestants.

  • @jn5171

    @jn5171

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you living in Lagos or Abuja?

  • @reelspilltv

    @reelspilltv

    Жыл бұрын

  • @Missieartitudetv

    @Missieartitudetv

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jn5171 Lagos

  • @AmeZidi_

    @AmeZidi_

    Жыл бұрын

    @water6215is that too hard for you to grasp? She is Kenyan with Ethiopian roots smh..

  • @blackentrepreneur8564
    @blackentrepreneur8564 Жыл бұрын

    As a Ghanaian I wish I can vote for Peter Obi.

  • @mrs210

    @mrs210

    Жыл бұрын

    A banker? With american citizenship? When Ghana's complaining about cashless

  • @donandres10

    @donandres10

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mrs210 Fake news merchant. You issued him an American citizenship? Or is there any law that bars Nigerians from having dual citizenship?

  • @blackentrepreneur8564

    @blackentrepreneur8564

    Жыл бұрын

    @user-nq2dn4pu7n what has this got to do with my comment.

  • @ms.rstake_1211

    @ms.rstake_1211

    Жыл бұрын

    @@blackentrepreneur8564 please ask him because I don't understand 😂... 🥰😍& Blessings from Naija 🙂👍🏿.

  • @keneoruche381

    @keneoruche381

    Жыл бұрын

    As yourself if you are being manipulated to vote him or out of your own sincere conviction.

  • @chikaonyema2522
    @chikaonyema2522 Жыл бұрын

    Number 4 here Peter Obi all the way!!!!

  • @Samuelkings
    @Samuelkings Жыл бұрын

    Nigerian -American here, Peter Obi is the way guys.

  • @gervarisanderson7315

    @gervarisanderson7315

    Жыл бұрын

    Nigerian-American here: PETER OBI IS EMPTY AND PRETENTIOUS; HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT TO DO AS PRESIDENT. TINUBU IS WAAAYYYY BETTER, BUT HE'S OLD. TINUBU, ATIKU, AND OBI ARE ALL CORRUPT!!!

  • @Samuelkings

    @Samuelkings

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gervarisanderson7315 and I'm supposed yo listen to what u say because?

  • @gervarisanderson7315

    @gervarisanderson7315

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Samuelkings And Im to listen to what you say, because...?

  • @Samuelkings

    @Samuelkings

    Жыл бұрын

    @gervaris anderson because I'm Nigerian-American, I haven't lived in that country in 16 years. But I care for the future of the people, and I have no ulterior motives. You, on the other hand, can't say

  • @derealfrancismore3318
    @derealfrancismore3318 Жыл бұрын

    A Peter Obi will spread a new age for the entire West Africa and other parts of Africa.

  • @akwaetteettekambaetiowo.1924

    @akwaetteettekambaetiowo.1924

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a scamming job's break up the Slavery plantation called Nigeria ASAP and let us all have peace.there are no democratic govt in Nigeria but criminals activities among them

  • @akwaetteettekambaetiowo.1924

    @akwaetteettekambaetiowo.1924

    Жыл бұрын

    Propaganda of the highest orders.its calm bcos the Western alphabet group makes it stay calming

  • @edt.5793

    @edt.5793

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @alexbimboonatunji7782
    @alexbimboonatunji7782 Жыл бұрын

    This coverage brought tears to my eyes. I pray for a better Nigeria and Africa.

  • @maxpro751

    @maxpro751

    Жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of democracy countries, and a lot of them become corrupt. Even America. What makes you think democracy will be any better?

  • @KENTOSI

    @KENTOSI

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maxpro751 Democracy might not be perfect, but it's the best thing we currently have.

  • @cashmontoks

    @cashmontoks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maxpro751yea but American leaders actually provide infrastructure in contrast to nigeria

  • @jonathanodude6660

    @jonathanodude6660

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cashmontoks america is not the best example of that point. use a european country if you want to talk about infrastructure.

  • @maxpro751

    @maxpro751

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cashmontoks Infrastructure that’s failing, not to mention they have billions of dollars more to spend then turkey on infrastructure. (May vary because US is obviously much bigger than Turkey).

  • @forcheserge2810
    @forcheserge2810 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is impressive much love to my country Nigeria i am obidient 🙏

  • @juliusfirima9206
    @juliusfirima9206 Жыл бұрын

    Peter OBI's presidency makes me to have renewed hope in my country. He has inspired me alot. I'm so proud to be part of this generational change happening in Nigeria today.

  • @edt.5793

    @edt.5793

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @temilayotobidavid

    @temilayotobidavid

    Жыл бұрын

    They rigged it😢

  • @fsheheclack
    @fsheheclack Жыл бұрын

    I will send my duas to Peter Obi and anyone who introduces Social Democracy to the major power of a country

  • @atemtoosweet4163
    @atemtoosweet4163 Жыл бұрын

    Obident movement is no longer a political movement, its becoming a religion inspiring us the non nigeria 🇳🇬 Am an obidient from South Sudan ...

  • @edt.5793

    @edt.5793

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, we are Obidients in Nigeria and we are well prepared for the old corrupt selfish politicians who doesn't want to leave power. Peter Obi is without doubt the most competent among all top contestants.

  • @pinochio8778

    @pinochio8778

    Жыл бұрын

    You ve been brainwashed....

  • @akojiodinaka5042
    @akojiodinaka5042 Жыл бұрын

    As someone from southern Nigeria, I’m in awe of how culturally diverse Nigeria is… it’s almost opposite via looks, dressing . Nigeria is diverse

  • @antonykadama9062

    @antonykadama9062

    Жыл бұрын

    Not breaking up soon no worries

  • @Chuby_ubesie

    @Chuby_ubesie

    Жыл бұрын

    The North is a different country entirely from the South. The Language is different, unlike the South were you can make do with English or at least Pidgin English, the North is Hausa that's the lingua Franca. The culture, dressing, religion everything apart from the ones arbitrarily imposed by the Govt like currency, flag and other National symbols that's the same.

  • @davidolujinmi1919

    @davidolujinmi1919

    Жыл бұрын

    that's why we must build nationhood... This country is diverse and this political rhetoric of winning elections by divide and conquer will end Nigeria... Nigeria is madly diverse, I don't know if there's any African country with as much diversity, we have come this far, we can go farther...

  • @mrincredible8623

    @mrincredible8623

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chuby_ubesie I’ve always felt that way, that they are very different from the south. Is there a push for them to be their own country ? If so why not.

  • @mikehair5651

    @mikehair5651

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidolujinmi1919Cameroon is just as diverse as Nigeria, or even more diverse than Nigeria. The North of Cameroon is culturally similar to the north of Nigeria than to the South of Cameroon. We have anglophones and francophones, over 280 tribes etc.

  • @JamesWilson-ts5xk
    @JamesWilson-ts5xk Жыл бұрын

    All the best Nigeria and Africa! 🇳🇬

  • @ofortuna99

    @ofortuna99

    Жыл бұрын

    Best AIDS

  • @afrofy2431
    @afrofy2431 Жыл бұрын

    TIMES UP FOR THE FOOLISH USELESS ELDERLY THIEVES, OBIDIENT 🇳🇬 🤲🏾🙏🏾☝🏾✊🏾💯

  • @mayor7363

    @mayor7363

    Жыл бұрын

    Those old bandits are not elders.dont deserve the title they should be demoted and schooled by youth....they are called excellency in failure

  • @thatwakandaboy
    @thatwakandaboy Жыл бұрын

    It's inspiring to see our Nigerian youth standing up for a cleaner, better government. It's a powerful reminder that democracy is not just about the election of leaders, but about the ongoing fight for accountability and transparency. It will be interesting to see how this awakening spreads across Africa and what it means for the continent's political future. Peter Obi's candidacy definitely is generating excitement among not just the young people alone, but equally among well-meaning older generations who realize this election is a fight for their survival.

  • @andrewgagne5063

    @andrewgagne5063

    Жыл бұрын

    You took the words right out of my mouth.

  • @discovertech1250

    @discovertech1250

    Жыл бұрын

    So that no excuse wouldn't be made, that we didn't tried to achieve a better society

  • @CodingExpress
    @CodingExpress Жыл бұрын

    I pray for my country Nigeria

  • @henryijeoma2228
    @henryijeoma2228 Жыл бұрын

    I am a youth in Nigeria. I and two of my siblings will be casting our votes for Peter Obi on Saturday. Dear Lord, Let the young people in Nigeria live. Let the wisdom of the enemies of Nigeria translate to folly.

  • @millie8311

    @millie8311

    Жыл бұрын

    That's the spirit we as Africans can't suffer like this anymore sending love

  • @Sandra-zu8ji

    @Sandra-zu8ji

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen 🙏

  • @roland6479
    @roland6479 Жыл бұрын

    Power must change hand! Vote LP!! Vote Peter Obi

  • @ifechukwuokekenwa8004
    @ifechukwuokekenwa8004 Жыл бұрын

    Obi is the right choice

  • @mantality312
    @mantality312 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a Black American and I stand in solidarity with Nigeria and the whole of Africa. All the best!

  • @RR-ri4vn

    @RR-ri4vn

    Жыл бұрын

    Stay in America

  • @in5minutes556

    @in5minutes556

    Жыл бұрын

    nigge*s like you are the problem with America. If you're so concerned about Africa why don't you move there monkey?

  • @kenkrak4649

    @kenkrak4649

    Жыл бұрын

    Who asked about your skin color? My hair color is brown, should I also start each sentence as "as someone with brown hair"?

  • @mantality312

    @mantality312

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kenkrak4649 I don't care what you do. Mind your business.

  • @mantality312

    @mantality312

    Жыл бұрын

    @@in5minutes556 You're mad huh little guy. 🤣

  • @myeyeswentdeaf6213
    @myeyeswentdeaf6213 Жыл бұрын

    I’m an Irish American who grew up in a Black Neighborhood in New York City. One of my first, closest, and longest best friend growing up came from Nigeria in 3rd grade back in the 80’s. He was Ebo. I would stay over his house, go to his family events, heck, I was raised by his family as much as my own. I’ve always had a love for Nigeria. To fix Africa you have to fix Nigeria first. The whole continent of Africa is relying on you Nigeria. Don’t F up!

  • @edt.5793

    @edt.5793

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great story. Hope you are still in touch with that your friend now? I'm also from the same Igbo ethnicity like him. Well for the next election, Peter Obi is the most competent among all top contestants and he is the preferred choice of the people but the other two highly corrupt parties has selfish politicians who has looted the country dry, so we hope there will be completely free and fair election or you should expect to see a serious revolution soon because we can't take it any more.

  • @leoneche

    @leoneche

    Жыл бұрын

    It's Igbo not Ebo

  • @charlesubochi2603

    @charlesubochi2603

    Жыл бұрын

    That's amazing bro. I hope you still keep in touch with your friend. Thanks a lot for your concern. Yes, we will get it right by voting in Peter.

  • @Jean_Jacques148

    @Jean_Jacques148

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn’t Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, and others doing much better and life s is get better every day there?

  • @nathanngumi8467
    @nathanngumi8467 Жыл бұрын

    The revolution will be voted for. Godspeed Peter Obi. 🙏🏿

  • @tomasroque3338
    @tomasroque3338 Жыл бұрын

    Let's hope that young Nigerians participate in politics more than the youth in the West. I wish Nigeria's democracy the best! Join the liberal-democratic world!

  • @rogar0x785

    @rogar0x785

    Жыл бұрын

    who the you mean west? are you wishing for their downfall?

  • @tomasroque3338

    @tomasroque3338

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rogar0x785 I don't understand your first question. As to the second, I don't wish for anyone's downfall.

  • @rogar0x785

    @rogar0x785

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tomasroque3338 like are you talking about usa and Europe when you said the west?

  • @tomasroque3338

    @tomasroque3338

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rogar0x785 Those would be included, but also Canada/Australia/Japan/Taiwan/NewZealand, and to a certain extent most south american countries

  • @shaneperera661
    @shaneperera661 Жыл бұрын

    Nigeria is a great, beautiful and diverse country. It’s great to see it grow.

  • @Bob_Ugee
    @Bob_Ugee Жыл бұрын

    One of my friend turned 30 today and he is unmarried, so are millions of other Nigerian youths. Many of them graduates with skills they can't monetise due to the bad government policies. Peter Obi is the man to renew our hopes.

  • @mylifeisinhishandsamen4167

    @mylifeisinhishandsamen4167

    Жыл бұрын

    I have been living in Europe for 12 years, over 35, not married, no career..just letting you know the situation is not only in Nigeria. By the way, I am a Nigerian. I have skills but not able to get a job I can put on CV.

  • @edt.5793

    @edt.5793

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly.

  • @pinochio8778

    @pinochio8778

    Жыл бұрын

    Keep waiting for a savior as time passes you by,. Typical Nigerian, still waiting for Jesus. Smh

  • @Sandra-zu8ji

    @Sandra-zu8ji

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mylifeisinhishandsamen4167 will you come back???

  • @finikama
    @finikama Жыл бұрын

    Peter Obi all the way.

  • @mathewsmbewe2784
    @mathewsmbewe2784 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing this to light, all the best for Nigeria, from Zambia

  • @obiflex
    @obiflex Жыл бұрын

    If Obi does not win, Nigeria may not survive. Nigeria needs Obi. Nigeria needs to catch a break from bad leadership.

  • @ibrahimsuleiman8473

    @ibrahimsuleiman8473

    Жыл бұрын

    Nigeria is bigger than one useless former government that was and is part of the political class.

  • @Elsenkumchu
    @Elsenkumchu Жыл бұрын

    Nigeria please make us proud. Vote Obi

  • @IamGodSon
    @IamGodSon Жыл бұрын

    I stand with Aisha in maiduguri. She needs to step forward and be heard.

  • @Chuby_ubesie

    @Chuby_ubesie

    Жыл бұрын

    As someone staying in the North, I can tell you that she's going nowhere. Even the educated Northerns are super religious, tribalistic and traditional. The North is just disconnected from this movement happening in the south. You'll be shocked to hear educated young people here saying they'd still Vote Buhari if he could go for a 3rd tenour. These are the educated ones oh!!!

  • @IamGodSon

    @IamGodSon

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chuby_ubesie unbelievable. So who are the popular candidates in the NW and NE?

  • @ashanyako7921

    @ashanyako7921

    6 ай бұрын

    Have already gone some whre far my brother you can't just conclude

  • @ashanyako7921

    @ashanyako7921

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@Chuby_ubesieI have already gone somewhere far my brother you can't just conclude

  • @ashanyako7921

    @ashanyako7921

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @diegocalderon-wk3ls
    @diegocalderon-wk3ls Жыл бұрын

    Best wishes to Nigeria and Africa. Great country and great continent.

  • @traezeeofor
    @traezeeofor Жыл бұрын

    Comment number 23. Peter Obi all the way! Fiercely Obidient!

  • @mms100o
    @mms100o Жыл бұрын

    From a Brazilian: beware my Nigerian friends from those that claim they will eliminate corruption once for all. The last party that promised that in my country was responsible for the biggest corruption scandal in the history of known humanity. I wish you all the best in your next election!

  • @stephenfrank9735

    @stephenfrank9735

    Жыл бұрын

    Our current president promised to fight corruption, in fact it was his biggest political slogan during his campaign, but now run one of the most corrupt administration in the history of our democratic dispensation. This current guy ( Peter Obi) who's promising to fight corruption, people believe him because he has served as a two term State Governor and not only saved money for his predecessor but ran the most transparent and corruption free government. So he has a verifiable track record and antecedence for people to judge him by. That's why he's getting a whole lot of support from the Nigerian youths who want a departure from the friend - friend, share the money, previous order.

  • @7marina

    @7marina

    Жыл бұрын

    unfortunately bolsonaro was corrupt too...

  • @simanaken8400

    @simanaken8400

    Жыл бұрын

    That was the sole promise of this current administration. And they turned out to be the very worse. Hopefully the new guy will also work on the economy

  • @zedkuchalo

    @zedkuchalo

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@simanaken8400 I'm pretty sure the new guy was in charge when the big corruption scandal happened. Isn't that why he was imprisoned?

  • @simanaken8400

    @simanaken8400

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zedkuchalo the new guy will be determined tomorrow. If it's Peter, he is void of corruption. He served as a governor for 8 years and left without debt or any corruption case. The other two are corrupt to the bones.

  • @mrtrader3769
    @mrtrader3769 Жыл бұрын

    As a Nigerian myself from Igboland, I can tell that until young people step up and start a movement against corruption, all Nigeria's economical funds will go to corrupt politicians and big buisness leaders as they always have because really, Nigeria is a large economy even compared to some western nations but the money is not going to the benefit of the Nigerian peoples but rather the opposite only keeping the rich and powerful on their high horse, but it seems like Peter Obi can change that.

  • @cryptoking5332
    @cryptoking5332 Жыл бұрын

    Peter obi all the way. Thank you The Economist

  • @cynthiajerotich575
    @cynthiajerotich575 Жыл бұрын

    Africa will never be the same,,its time for Africa to wake up,,all the best Nigeria

  • @CaspGhosts
    @CaspGhosts Жыл бұрын

    I stand with Nigeria, even though I am not of African descent. Fight for freedom. Stand with Nigeria.

  • @stinger4712
    @stinger4712 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not holding my breath. I know Nigeria too well. In the end Nigeria is stratified into 3 classes: The oppressors, the oppressed and the oppressors in waiting. The most vocal of these young people and new age politicians fall into the 3rd category.

  • @someguyfromanotherplanet5284

    @someguyfromanotherplanet5284

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I'm just tired. The last time this sort of "revolution" happened, there was a coup.

  • @rakshaprasad2304
    @rakshaprasad2304 Жыл бұрын

    Nigeria is a diverse country and its great to see it grow.

  • @mutahiwilson6794
    @mutahiwilson6794 Жыл бұрын

    Peter obi all the way from KENYA

  • @prosperwatchman7284
    @prosperwatchman7284 Жыл бұрын

    To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign

  • @abiaziemvictornjoku6156
    @abiaziemvictornjoku6156 Жыл бұрын

    Peter Obi and Labour Party for a new Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @edt.5793
    @edt.5793 Жыл бұрын

    Peter Obi is without doubt the most competent among all top contestants. He is the most educatedx corrupt free, he has clean records on how the made his wealth. He is the preferred choice of the people while selfish politicians are supporting the other two bad eggs. Peter Obi will win.

  • @stankwus8679
    @stankwus8679 Жыл бұрын

    Peter Obi is the only credible presidential candidate in this presidential election. Obi revolutionized the concept of no vote buying, character, capacity, sympathy, competence in our elective politics, and leadership. Obi awakened the political and social consciousness in our youths and women to get involved in politics in determining their own and generations' future. Obidatti has inspired Nigerians that a new Nigeria is possible! It will be a new dawn in Nigeria, and the entire African continent will be impacted positively.

  • @OlaoluA

    @OlaoluA

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @basseysamuel108
    @basseysamuel108 Жыл бұрын

    I wish Africa well. I hope it will soon rise up to it's potential. It's been kept backwards by it's wicked leadership for way too long.

  • @titusxp
    @titusxp Жыл бұрын

    Who is president of Nigeria has a big impact on all of Africa. Buhari played a major role in the worsening of the anglophone crises here in Cameroon when he illegally allowed the arrest of separatist leaders on Nigerian soil. That was what sparked the armed struggle in Cameroon. If Nigeria had a president who respects international law, all the killings in Cameroon would have been limited. As a Cameroonian, I pray Obi wins.

  • @sakuraflares7054
    @sakuraflares7054 Жыл бұрын

    this is so sad i wish you all prosperity and peace for all your days ❤️ from 🇺🇸

  • @abrahamel-gothamy6472
    @abrahamel-gothamy6472 Жыл бұрын

    3:09 “People are no longer interested in democracy if it can no longer protect their lives and property” Having it laid out like that really made me think.

  • @85nedved
    @85nedved Жыл бұрын

    Young people are demanding more of the politics. ❤

  • @dvnesunny2986
    @dvnesunny2986 Жыл бұрын

    Let's Go LP 🎯

  • @giagshs9513
    @giagshs9513 Жыл бұрын

    Peter Obi is here to get Nigeria RIGHT!

  • @Caritas0325
    @Caritas0325 Жыл бұрын

    so useful video. Thank you, the economist.

  • @femiairboy94
    @femiairboy94 Жыл бұрын

    If Obi doesn’t win, we’re doomed

  • @ettaandlunor
    @ettaandlunor Жыл бұрын

    Such detailed coverage of our great country.... welldone The Economist 🙌🏼 May Peter Ovi win and give many renewed hope

  • @ettaandlunor

    @ettaandlunor

    Жыл бұрын

    *Peter Obi

  • @Urkelsam12
    @Urkelsam12 Жыл бұрын

    Wasn’t expecting a Jewish-British man to pop in saying he’s the African editor….wait….why is a white Jew the African editor?! Kanye was onto something lol

  • @mardasman428
    @mardasman428 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, West Africa is always portrayed in a very negative light, but when you really look at where it is today, it has had quite a lot of achievements not seen in other parts of the world. For example, Nigeria's democratic story is still quite remarkable, and it is currently in the process of strengthening its democratic institutions and culture. The same is true for Senegal and other West African nations such as Ghana. The Arabs look down upon Black Africans, but when you look at women's rights, democratic representation and some growth figures, Africa is actually improving more than the Middle East does.

  • @Keveen
    @Keveen Жыл бұрын

    I got chills watching this

  • @zynnfindo4776
    @zynnfindo4776 Жыл бұрын

    It is interesting to see the politics of so many countries, the USA included, has become so linked to conflicts in interests between age demographics

  • @jeisonvizcaino4656
    @jeisonvizcaino4656 Жыл бұрын

    The democracy in Nigeria is very important, because the pleople choose a person for them represent. Around 93 million voters the challenge of pulling off Nigeria's presidential elections.

  • @jayalaxmilaxmi7899
    @jayalaxmilaxmi7899 Жыл бұрын

    It’s core hard reality !!!hope it be eye opener for rest of the world.

  • @abubakaridokoyakubu1696
    @abubakaridokoyakubu1696 Жыл бұрын

    Kidnapping is not a billion naira venture in Nigeria but a multi trillion naira venture. That’s why most politicians including the Governors are angry at the President for the current monetary policies that has limited the availability of cash, encouraging cashless economy with positive implications on insecurity and economic advancement

  • @meawwow
    @meawwow Жыл бұрын

    Vote selling was also an issue in Indian democracy. But i guess now that problem has almost gone away. Now because of high political polarization we have vote bank politics.

  • @Junior-zf7yy
    @Junior-zf7yy Жыл бұрын

    I just pray there isn’t a coup. That’s the worst thing that can happen.

  • @andyistphdhpc2726
    @andyistphdhpc2726 Жыл бұрын

    Christians in Southern Nigeria are being oppressed. They deserve freedom

  • @julienberguerand7538
    @julienberguerand7538 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting and well explained video. I learned new things.

  • @MD-ew1xg
    @MD-ew1xg Жыл бұрын

    I don't know what is going on but i will support what the new generation wants.

  • @dash794
    @dash794 Жыл бұрын

    Peter Obi is coming ✅🇳🇬

  • @mildlydispleased3221
    @mildlydispleased3221 Жыл бұрын

    My grandparents on my father's side are Nigerian, let's hope the country wakes up and votes for change.

  • @luthermohandas5213
    @luthermohandas5213 Жыл бұрын

    The tittle of this video shouldn't be ' why Peter obi could win' but rather ' the struggle for radical change in Africa leadership' or something of that.

  • @niiflinstone23
    @niiflinstone23 Жыл бұрын

    4:47 to 4:50 is footage from a place located in Ghana, even though the subject is Nigerian politics and elections. I continue to have serious problems with Western storytelling about Africa. Also, I'm surprised the usage of imagery of poverty and misery as starting points in discussing African politics is still very popular.

  • @chidimmachristopher3709

    @chidimmachristopher3709

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly the narrative is saddening 😢 they can’t shine America in this light, there was shooting in Michigan university I don’t know why we don’t see it on mainstream media

  • @jzk2020
    @jzk2020 Жыл бұрын

    Mista Obi must win oo.

  • @TillmyMessiahComes
    @TillmyMessiahComes Жыл бұрын

    I don't have any other option for man's best attempt to rule itself called Democracy. This prenuptial agreement has to change. A regional style government is what is needed, then we'll know what is best. The country itself is very complicated so it has to change its government.

  • @yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041
    @yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041 Жыл бұрын

    I hope Mr. Obi keeps his word. It would be a shame to be let down.

  • @nikitachhetri8379
    @nikitachhetri8379 Жыл бұрын

    All the best for Nigeria

  • @carbohighgrade5672
    @carbohighgrade5672 Жыл бұрын

    PETER OBI FOR THE WIN!

  • @luting3
    @luting3 Жыл бұрын

    Democracy is one possible way to achieve peace and prosperity, but not goal. And it might not fit for all countries.

  • @avakinmio9080
    @avakinmio9080 Жыл бұрын

    why do they always show the north when referring to Nigeria

  • @lizlovesafrobeats

    @lizlovesafrobeats

    Жыл бұрын

    They're trying to push an agenda that's why

  • @Bob_Ugee
    @Bob_Ugee Жыл бұрын

    Just wondering what the outsiders are currently thinking of this video about Nigeria. We yearn to see Nigeria that works for everyone where people's talent will match up their opportunities and Peter Obi or no one else can lead this revolution.

  • @The_First_Sean

    @The_First_Sean

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m from RSA🇿🇦

  • @onyebeat
    @onyebeat Жыл бұрын

    Obi will win!!!

  • @UmehTobenna
    @UmehTobenna Жыл бұрын

    News update, we failed that test woefully

  • @tanika8065
    @tanika8065 Жыл бұрын

    It shows how different Nigeria and Africa is different to other countries

  • @Chuby_ubesie
    @Chuby_ubesie Жыл бұрын

    Northern Nigeria is the problem. They're still supporting the old corrupt politicians that have kept Nigeria the way she is now. The endsars protests didn't even reach the North. They are so removed from what's happening in Nigeria.

  • @dontcomply3976
    @dontcomply3976 Жыл бұрын

    Went to Wikipedia to see the polling One poll had Obi on 21%, previous had him on 72% Does Nigeria have the worst polling in the world?

  • @bakalitetrick968

    @bakalitetrick968

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't know. Let's take a poll.

  • @dontcomply3976

    @dontcomply3976

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bakalitetrick968 LOL

  • @rainstormwind

    @rainstormwind

    Жыл бұрын

    Could it be that the first poll result is for the first round while the second poll is for the run-off?

  • @dontcomply3976

    @dontcomply3976

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rainstormwind Don't think so, both had multiple candidates

  • @nolafrancis6598
    @nolafrancis6598 Жыл бұрын

    He win already obi obi👍👍👍👍💚💙💛💜

  • @millie8311
    @millie8311 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly we are just tired of African Politicians its just a money making scheme for these politicians that needs to be in an old age home but I do believe the youth will make a difference one day I am glad Nigeria is starting💚 time to end these old people who are just making us more poor and are getting more rich

  • @James54590
    @James54590 Жыл бұрын

    this year and next year are the most important for africa 🙂

  • @dolapo_salim
    @dolapo_salim Жыл бұрын

    Nigeria will be GREAT again

  • @Mr.Prince_Tunmise
    @Mr.Prince_Tunmise Жыл бұрын

    The Question is who benefits the most from Nigeria & African's Woes?

  • @santiagoalmiogenio5140
    @santiagoalmiogenio5140 Жыл бұрын

    ¿Where are our "heroes of democracy and freedom", sending resources to help them?

  • @facemefaceme3
    @facemefaceme3 Жыл бұрын

    If Nigeria 🇳🇬 country can work other African 🌍 countries gonna work as well

  • @warpig50

    @warpig50

    Жыл бұрын

    Not really. Many other African countries are functioning very well already.

  • @theodorafyn
    @theodorafyn Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏾Obi 🙏🏾

  • @prisciladossantos4417
    @prisciladossantos4417 Жыл бұрын

    One Day we is gonna have an african editor, in africa economist. I hope soon!

  • @gregpaul882
    @gregpaul882 Жыл бұрын

    I think nations in Africa should just start with building a stable government. They can worry about democracy after that.

  • @onyiiilo378

    @onyiiilo378

    Жыл бұрын

    Most African countries, including Nigeria have stable government.

  • @gregpaul882

    @gregpaul882

    Жыл бұрын

    @@onyiiilo378 we can agree to disagree on that

  • @thomism1016

    @thomism1016

    Жыл бұрын

    What kinds of “stable” alternative governments would you suggest and how stable would you want them? Cleptocracy, oligarchy, “stable” totalitarian dictatorships in place for over 40 years? There are ample examples on the continent. Africa and it’s youthful populations are the future. The time for “stable” representative democracies is NOW 🤓

  • @itsaykay

    @itsaykay

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true. African countries are embarking on a very audacious experiment: banking on democracy, with all its associated faults, to economic development and rapid growth. So far, it's failing. Nigeria has 33% unemployment with over half of youths having no stable employment. South Africa is no better: it has almost a 40% unemployment rate. Unsurprisingly, these countries are rife with agitated youths and crime.

  • @The_First_Sean

    @The_First_Sean

    Жыл бұрын

    @@itsaykaynah don’t lie, we’re more polished ma boi

  • @mircagardenman7629
    @mircagardenman7629 Жыл бұрын

    Nigeria and South Africa are in the same boat. Politics have destroyed us, but Youth is on our side.

  • @The_First_Sean

    @The_First_Sean

    Жыл бұрын

    Not reall, we’re cruising ma boi🇿🇦

  • @mircagardenman7629

    @mircagardenman7629

    Жыл бұрын

    @@The_First_Sean you probably an ANC vote, or worse... A Member.

  • @The_First_Sean

    @The_First_Sean

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mircagardenman7629 lol I think anc supporters are idiots, but I don’t blame them, considering their under propaganda spell, and propaganda works well when coupled with fear.

  • @mircagardenman7629

    @mircagardenman7629

    Жыл бұрын

    @@The_First_Sean fear of "Apartheid coming back"... 😂. What a Joke!

  • @505AMclir
    @505AMclir Жыл бұрын

    OK pause friends, i’m from East Africa 🇰🇪 and this introduction doesn’t sit right as a fellow African. Can we stop generalizing Africa entirety and just respect the different individual sovereignties that makes Africa. What do you mean Nigeria’s democratic state mirrors the rest of Africa. This is exactly the collective mindset and quite reckless assumptions Africans should empower ourselves from. We are too evolved and gone are the brainwashed era's to claim that if one state in Africa fails it’ll have grim consequences for the entire continent. Please journalists be conscious of such statements cause they may sound patriotic but it is self deprecating for our beloved Africa. Africa is not that fragile, we are strong and more resilient than you guys are giving us credit for. We whole heartedly support our brothers but at the same time we are not dependent on one country for stability. Respect to all x

  • @santooshrestha340
    @santooshrestha340 Жыл бұрын

    I love nigerian younger generations they are more dedicated towards their work

  • @ifenayisunday6872
    @ifenayisunday6872 Жыл бұрын

    Don't say could again, he is our president right now

  • @ifenayisunday6872

    @ifenayisunday6872

    Жыл бұрын

    Obi forever

  • @sangdrako
    @sangdrako Жыл бұрын

    I love the comparison to Latin America - it really has so many parallels.