One of the leading opposition leaders in the country,Mr Peter Obi has criticised the Federal government for abandoning Peter Rufai, the late Super Eagles goalkeeper, and others who brought ” pride to millions of Nigerians .
In a post on X on Saturday titled”Peter Rufai and the Burden of a Nation’s Neglect ” Obi said he paid a condolences visit to Rufai’s family describing the deceased as ” one of the finest players of his generation”.
Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour party expressed dissatisfaction with the way the government neglects heroes saying ” Iam strengthened in my belief that we must work together to create the Nigeria of our dreams”
The full text:
Today, I paid a condolence visit to the family of our late Green Eagles captain and celebrated goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, in Lagos. He was one of the finest players of his generation – an icon whose heroics in goal brought pride to millions of Nigerians.
Reading about the tragedy of most Nigerians, how some of them struggled to cater to their needs when challenged by misfortune, I am strengthened in my belief that we must all work together to create the Nigeria of our dreams, where service and sacrifice are honoured, where our heroes in all spheres of life are not forgotten, and where every citizen can live with dignity and security.
In moments like this, we are reminded that a nation’s greatness is also measured by the value it places on those who gave their all for her. Peter Rufai belongs to this league of heroes, and it is our collective duty to ensure that their memories inspire us, and that their sacrifices are never in vain. -PO
