Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president, has brushed down rumors that he will support Peter Obi’s bid for the presidency of the Labour Party (LP).
Obasanjo declared that since he doesn’t belong to any political parties, he won’t be a part of any campaign train.
He gave a speech during a virtual event that the Africa Leadership Group organized.
In a message addressing Nigerian youngsters on their leadership choices, the former president had given Obi his support.
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Political foes of Obi harshly criticized Obasanjo.
However, Obasanjo said: “I am not on the campaign train. I have used the benefit of my experience and put things plainly.
“I do not belong to any political party. I will not join any campaign train. I have said what is best for the country.”
The former president also blamed Nigeria’s problem on bad leadership.
“Nigeria is where we are because of leadership.
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“We must decisively look for men and women who have the character, attributes, skill and attitude that we need for leadership, that will deliver in this country,” he added.
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