JUST IN: Peter Obi Joins Presidential Race, To Fight Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal For PDP Ticket

Peter Obi while addressing traditional rulers at the Anambra State Government conference hall Agu- Awka, Anambra State.



Peter Obi has declared his intention to contest in the 2023 presidential election..

The ex-vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) declared today while addressing traditional rulers at the Anambra State Government conference hall Agu- Awka, Anambra State.

According to Peter Obi, his decision to declare his ambition before traditional rulers was done to get royal blessings.

“I am talking to the traditional rulers because if somebody begins any journey he must first tell his fathers,” he said.

“I am telling you as my fathers that I am coming out to contest the position of the president of Nigeria.

“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

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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