Peter Obi, has criticized what he described as increasing inefficiency in Nigeria's public sector, warning that the country has moved beyond the era of "ghost workers" to what he termed "ghost agencies."
Speaking while commenting on governance and public expenditure, Obi accused the government of failing to address waste and accountability in the management of public institutions.
"We used to have ghost workers, because we didn’t do anything now we have ghost agencies. Soon we will have ghost ministries, ghost governors and ghost president," Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor used the remarks to express concerns over what he believes is the proliferation of government agencies and institutions that deliver little measurable value despite consuming public resources.
Obi argued that Nigeria's worsening economic challenges require greater transparency, efficiency and accountability in public administration. He maintained that reducing wasteful spending and ensuring prudent management of government resources remain essential to improving the country's fiscal position.
His comments come amid ongoing national conversations about the cost of governance, public sector reforms and efforts to eliminate inefficiency within government institutions.
Supporters of the former presidential candidate described the remarks as a call for comprehensive reforms aimed at improving service delivery and restoring public confidence in government institutions.
However, critics argue that such claims should be backed by specific evidence identifying agencies alleged to be ineffective or redundant, noting that broad generalizations may not accurately reflect the performance of all government institutions.
The Federal Government has consistently maintained that it is implementing reforms to improve efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen public sector accountability through various economic and institutional initiatives.
Obi has repeatedly advocated for leaner governance, fiscal discipline and increased investment in productive sectors, insisting that Nigeria's resources should be directed toward economic growth, education, healthcare and infrastructure rather than what he describes as unnecessary government expenditure.
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