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From Idu Jude, Abuja
2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential flag bearer Mr Peter Obi has highlighted that political leaders should lead with sincerity of purpose, while providing for the less privileged persons in the country and not to garner wealth for themselves.
Obi made the remark on Wednesday in Abuja when he visited public schools in Lugbe, Abuja, while accompanying Dr. Moses Paul, the ADC candidate for the forthcoming area councils election.
Mr. Obi has promised to be on the street with the ADC candidate for the AMAC election, whom he believes shares the same political ideology.
Former Anambra State Governor, while reacting to questions, said, “I am here today to support my brother, Dr. Moses Paul, the ADC candidate contesting for the AMAC Council elections. You know he is campaigning and going round the communities in his constituency.
“He told me that he went to a school that has no chairs for teachers. They have no toilet. So I told him that we should go and see the place.
“That’s what I believe leaders should do. Visit schools and other public facilities to see things. As governor, I visited all the primary and secondary schools in Anambra State. I always like going to see it.
“If you talk about the sincerity of purpose in Nigerian politics today, you cannot count me as one who is insincere. I’m the only person who finished in office and left public money.”
Obi, while commenting on the gale of defections by State Governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alleged that the Tinubu administration, despite efforts, cannot afford to hijack all individual Nigerians and capture the South East before the 2027 general elections.
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“I can tell you that Peter Mbah is a good friend of mine. And I believe that as a governor, he must have taken his decision based on his own political views and calculations. As for the alleged plot to capture the South-East, we are not in a military time when you capture people. You are a leader. You tend to do the right things for them to follow you. So I don’t think anybody is capturing anywhere. But the government needs to do more if it wants the people to support it.”
On Sowore’s agitation for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, he said, “Well, let me tell you. I’ve always been consistent on Nnamdi Kanu’s fight. There was no need for his arrest in the first place. And I’ve always said that for me, I will consult, negotiate, and discuss with anybody who is agitating. I said it clearly and I remain there.
“I thank those who are actually trying to do or say what we’ve been saying for a long time. Go and check what I’ve said before 2020, 2022, and even 2024. And now that it has gone to court, the rules should be followed. Not just for Nnamdi Kanu, but for all agitators across the nation. Let’s dialogue with them.
“There’s nothing wrong with anybody agitating or saying let’s dialogue with them. And whatever we do with them, let’s follow the rules. So I thank the organisers and those who are involved.”
Commenting on the expectations of the new INEC Chairman ahead of the 2027 election, Obi asserts that the work of the incoming INEC Boss has been made simple, as he is basically always a Nigerian who has followed the trends.
“His work has been made very simple. He’s a Nigerian. We want a new Nigeria where elections will be free, fair, and credible, and our people who have the competence, capacity, compassion, character, and commitment to lead the nation are elected.
“It’s for the good of everybody. None of us is going to be here forever, and none of us is going to be in his position forever. So whatever position we find ourselves in, it’s to do the right thing. So I wish him well.
“When he (Amupitan) is confirmed, I will congratulate him and tell him to know that one day he’s going to leave that post. Let him ensure that he keeps his reputation,” Obi said.
