Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi has said Nigeria would be significantly wealthier if public office holders protected government funds and allowed them to generate interest in banks instead of mismanaging the country's resources.

Obi, made the remarks during an interview with a radio station in Nasarawa State on Wednesday.

He spoke about his administration's approach to public spending, accountability and its record in basic education.

The former Labour Party presidential candidate argued that Nigeria could have accumulated substantial wealth if successive leaders had consistently managed public funds responsibly.

"I wish everybody in this coun...