Nigerians tired of presumed leaders – Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, at the party’s rally in Benin City, Edo State, declared that “Nigerians are tired of presumed leaders with questionable or non-existing credentials.

Peter Obi at LP campaign in Edo State

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He said that LP candidates must be exemplary in this regard. According to obi, “In building the New Nigeria, we will focus on improving the three indices of human development; health, education, pulling people out of poverty.”

Obi in a statement, declared:
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“My immense gratitude goes to the Edo Labour Party and the Obidient Family for the warm hospitality accorded to me and the Labour Party National Chairman, Barr Julius Abure, in Benin City, yesterday.

Peter Obi accompanied by large crowd after LP campaign in Benin City as departs Edo State

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“I am also gratified by the opportunity to interact with our candidates, especially the youths and the people dedicated to a New Nigeria ahead of the Local Government Elections slated for September in the State.

“I revealed to them that, as the then Governor of Anambra State, I did not conduct local government elections, until my last year in office, because of the many litigation that came in our way which prevented me from doing so.

Peter Obi addressing LP supporters in Benin City

“However, I ensured that all the funds meant for the development of the State at the local government level, were properly utilized especially in providing primary health care, basic education,and poverty alleviation for the people of the state.

“I urged all to go and verify this claim. I reminded our candidates that in the context of the brand of leadership a New Nigeria needs, they must remain competent, capable and have the much needed integrity to deliver accountable governance to the people.

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“Nigerians are tired of presumed leaders with questionable or non-existing credentials. LP candidates must be exemplary in this regard. In building the New Nigeria, we will focus on improving the three indices of human development; health,education, pulling people out of poverty.

“These we will achieve at the grassroots/local government level by investing in primary healthcare, basic education and support for small businesses.By so doing, we will achieve an integrated development across the nation, through responsible governance at the local government level. It is Possible”. -PO