Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, is still the candidate for a better Nigeria.
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has publicly declared that he still believes that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, is the ideal candidate for a better Nigeria. Obi, who was the representative of the Labour Party in the election, was contesting against several other candidates, including the winner of the election, Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“For the Nigeria that I believe we need to have at this point in time, Peter Obi is still the best candidate,” the former president said.
When interviewed by notable media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Obasanjo reiterated his stance on Peter Obi, insisting that despite Tinubu being declared as the winner of the election, Nigeria still needs a candidate like Peter Obi at this point in time for the betterment of the country.
“That I came here [earth] and God was immeasurably kind to me and showed His grace on me.”
In a brief video clip of the interview shared on YouTube by Jideonwo, Obasanjo also spoke about the legacy he wants to leave behind, reflecting on his fortunes in life and his gratitude to God for His blessings.
This latest development from Obasanjo is sure to generate mixed reactions among Nigerians as the country moves towards the next election cycle.
