Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as a “moral light in a world darkened by inequality and indifference.”
Obi, who is currently in Rome for the Pope’s burial, shared his reflections on the Pontiff’s life and legacy.
According to Obi, Pope Francis’ life was a testament to leadership as a sacred duty rooted in compassion, truth, and service to the poor and marginalized. “He lived for others, spoke for the voiceless, and reminded us all that leadership must be about lifting others, not self-exaltation,” Obi wrote.
Obi, who had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis on three occasions, described the Pontiff’s presence as a “quiet yet powerful reminder of the divine responsibility that leadership entails.” He also praised Pope Francis’ humility, vision, and commitment to justice, peace, and human dignity.
As leaders across Africa reflect on Pope Francis’ life, Obi urged them to commit to upholding the values he embodied. “Let this moment not just be one of mourning, but a call to lead with conscience, walk with the people, and govern with love,” he said.
