The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, opened up on his choice of running mate, saying he preferred a younger person as vice-presidential candidate.

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The former Anambra State governor stated this while featuring on Arise TV Morning Show.

He added that he prefers a younger person who has something to offer to complement his ticket rather than recycling old hands who had been in the government before now.

When asked to clarify social media rumours that he had picked a businessman and politician, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, as his vice-presidential candidate, Obi noted that though consultations are ongoing, he was yet to pick a running mate.

He said, “We’re talking to a quite number of people and Baba-Ahmed is a capable hand and I wish he is the one. But I wish I can work with somebody who is more younger.

“I prefer younger people with fresh ideas who have a lot to offer rather than recycling old hands. I want a competent person and I am building a formidable team.

“I want people who can look me in the eye and disagree with me during cabinet meetings. People who have their own minds and ideas. If you agree with me in three meetings then you are gone because that means you don’t have your own ideas. I want people and cabinet members who can say ‘Mr. President, you are wrong’.”

On when he will release his manifesto, he said rather than a manifesto, he had practiced all that he is preaching and the records are there for Nigerians to verify.

“I have replicated all that I am promising Nigerians before. It would be the same thing. What I did in Anambra and what I achieved is what we will replicate on a larger scale. We want Nigeria to become the engine of production,” the presidential candidate said.

The former Peoples Democratic Party chieftain noted that despite the campaigns of calumny online and rumours that northerners won’t vote for him during the 2023 election, he believed that Nigerians and people from the north will vote for him based on competence.

“I am contesting to be Nigeria’s president to solve the country’s problem and not because I am from a part or region of the country.

“We need to do things that will bring people hope. Nigerians must be proud of this country and that is what I planned to do,” he added.

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This man is tooooo wise

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This man na correct man!

I like the way Obi thinks

After watching peter obi today i checked my pvc card and thank God it is still in other i wait patiently like a hungry dog awaits its meal to vote for him

Well said Mr President. The Nigerian youths are with you

Our incoming President. Carry on Sir!!

That's a great and noble idea, having technocrats in government should be the main thing now...



Obi is far ahead of others, no wonder even sowore seats down to learn from the man filled with wisdom


Nigeria must progress.

christejames:
That's a great and noble idea, having technocrats in government should be the main thing now...



Obi is far ahead of others, no wonder even sowore seats down to learn from the man filled with wisdom




Nigeria must progress.

Yes! Nigeria must progress.

How will a sensible individual leave Peter obi and vote for a dead man?

We the yoruba Christians will vote for Okoro obi..

God Bless Southsouth and southwest

One brothers

This man just dey talk wetin people wan here. The attribute of a scammer

Perfectbeing:
This man just dey talk wetin people wan here. The attribute of a scammer

What do you think his true intentions are?

Joey4321:


What do you think his true intentions are?

To be President.

He's building his ambition on lies.

And you were begging kwankwaso for months? This guy lies effortlessly.

Perfectbeing:
To be President.

He's building his ambition on lies.

I think he tells some lies as well. But what do you think his evil intentions truly are that his supporters do not see?

This man is tooooo wise