LAGOS, Nigeria – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has lamented the level of hardship and political intolerance in the country, revealing that his children have been unable to secure employment because of his name and political identity.
Speaking in a recent interview, the former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP said his family continues to face social and economic challenges due to the political stigma attached to his person. George noted that despite his years of service to Nigeria, his children often experience discrimination in job applications simply because they bear his surname.
“My children can’t even get jobs because of my name. Once they see ‘Bode George,’ they turn them down. That’s how bad things have become,” he lamented.
The veteran politician decried what he described as a climate of hatred and division in Nigeria’s political landscape, emphasizing that public service should not attract lifelong punishment or stigma for one’s family members.
George, who has been a vocal critic of perceived injustices within the political system, urged leaders to promote fairness, unity, and merit-based opportunities for all Nigerians, regardless of their background or affiliations.
His remarks have since stirred conversations across social media, with many Nigerians expressing mixed reactions—some sympathizing with his plight, while others argue that political elites are now facing the realities ordinary citizens have endured for years.