Former Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called on Nigerians, especially young people, to celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly by showing love through action.
Valentine’s Day, observed on February 14, is traditionally a day to celebrate love, affection, and appreciation for others, often marked by exchanging messages, gifts, or gestures of care.
In a message titled “Nigeria Needs Our Love in Action” on his X page on Saturday, Obi said, “Love is not just emotion; it is sacrifice, discipline, and commitment to what is right — honesty, compassion, respect, and devotion to the common good.”
He urged citizens to renew their love for one another and the nation.
“Like a living being, a country flourishes when nurtured with care and dedication. Loving Nigeria means promoting fair elections, rejecting vices like corruption, greed, division, and mediocrity, and supporting only those with capacity, commitment, and character,” Obi stated.
On the role of true patriotism, he added, “It also means pointing out faults and proposing solutions, while promoting human and developmental values — justice, competence, transparency, and investment in education and healthcare. Where corruption destroys opportunity, integrity restores it; where division breeds conflict, unity fosters progress.”
Obi also encouraged Nigerians to extend love beyond politics, saying, “On this Valentine’s Day, let us embrace love that strengthens families, communities, and our nation. A new Nigeria is possible when love becomes action.”
He concluded by wishing Nigerians well: “Happy Valentine’s Day to you all.”
