‘Yahoo boys are geniuses, they need redirection’ – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has described some internet fraudsters, known as ‘Yahoo boys’, as geniuses who need guidance rather than condemnation.
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‎Obi emphasized that these individuals are creatives who lack proper direction, adding that they could contribute to innovation and national development.
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‎Speaking in Onitsha, Anambra State on Saturday, he highlighted that while money is necessary, true wealth is based on integrity, character and purpose.
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‎Obi said wealth should uplift individuals and society by promoting education, reducing poverty and creating opportunities for dignified lives.
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‎“Some of our so-called Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation.

“Their creativity and courage, if properly guided, can drive innovation and national development.
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‎“Real wealth uplifts both the individual and society, promotes education, reduces poverty, and creates opportunities for others to live dignified lives,” he said.