Peter Obi, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDPvice )’s presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, has expressed interest in succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
He revealed his aspiration while speaking to traditional rulers at the Anambra State Government conference hall in Agu-Awka, Anambra State, according to Anaedoonline.ng.
Peter Obi claims that he declared his goal in front of traditional authorities in order to gain royal blessings.
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“I’m speaking to the traditional rulers because everybody who embarks on a voyage must first inform his fathers,” he explained.
“You know me and you know how Nigeria is today. In 2019, I went with Atiku as the vice-presidential candidate but today I want to come out on my own.
“I just came to seek your blessings as the traditional rulers of the State.”
The former Anambra Governor said Nigeria is at the lowest ebb and needed somebody like him to move it forward.
While stating that he is in the presidential race to move Nigeria forward, Peter Obi insisted that he believes strongly in one united Nigeria
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He said: “If I am voted as the president, I will secure Nigeria, create jobs for the teaming youths of the country and pull Nigeria out of poverty.
“Everything I have done regarding resources, I have managed them proudly.
“I want to move this country forward. I’m a Nigerian, I believe in one united Nigeria, I want it secure.
“I am not just aspiring for the political position but to serve and move the country forward.
“I have all it takes to be president and move the country forward.”
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