Obi slams NFF over Super Eagles’ unpaid allowances

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has lashed out at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the non-payment of allowances owed to the Super Eagles.

The Super Eagles players and officials boycotted their scheduled evening training session on Tuesday over outstanding payment owed by the NFF.

In a statement on Wednesday, Obi expressed disappointment that players who consistently give their best in representing Nigeria are being neglected, while public funds are often squandered on “needless lavish spending and political patronage.”

Obi wrote on X: “It is truly unfortunate that our Super Eagles who consistently give their best in representing our dear nation, are being owed their allowances.

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“We always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage, yet we cannot pay those who patriotically raise our flag, bring us pride, and serve with dedication. That is what is found in a ‘now disgraced country’.”

The former governor of Anambra State stated that such neglect sends a damaging message to Nigerian youth, implying that hard work and service are not rewarded.

He added: “When those who serve their country are not treated with dignity, it sends the wrong message to our youth, that hard work and service are not rewarded. Those who represent Nigeria deserves to be paid promptly and treated with respect.

“We must do better.”

The Star