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I Will Contest 2023 Presidential Election, If PDP Throws Contest Open, Zone To South ― Peter Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi says he will contest in the 2023 presidential election if his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) throws it open for all to contest, or zones it to the south.

Obi who was PDP’s Vice-Presidential Candidate in the 2019 Presidential polls was quoted as saying this, during a press interview.

A press release by his media aide, Mr Val Obienyem quoted Obi as saying that he is capable of turning around the fortunes of the country but will wait on the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party before he declares his intention.

Obi said: “All the elections that I followed in the past, the party that I belong to today, the PDP made a pronunciation and took a stand. At least in 2019 when I was involved, where I can say Atiku graciously chose me as his running mate which I remain eternally grateful to him for, the party decided that the candidate should come from the North and that was what the party decided.

And I believe that the party owes it a duty to say what their stand is. If there stand today is South, be rest assured I am aspiring, if they say North, I can’t do otherwise or they chose the option that everybody is free, then, of course, you will be hearing from me.”

The former Governor while affirming his commitment to building a better Nigeria, advised all and sundry to choose a candidate who is competent and most importantly has integrity.

“What we are looking for in this country today are people of integrity, people of conscience, people who are less greedy. Educational qualification is not a measure of integrity; it doesn’t guarantee that somebody is less greedy or that people have a conscience.”

He further added, “I have seen people here acquire what they don’t need. I saw it while I was serving, to fight corruption here, you need somebody who has integrity, who is not greedy, who has a conscience if you have that, fighting corruption is easy, because, if you who is in charge is not stealing, you will reduce stealing by 50 to 70 per cent.

And, “it is critical that you have somebody who is like that. It is not when people are acquiring lands, houses, everything they don’t need; they want to live a lifestyle that is far beyond the economy of Nigeria, far beyond their earnings, that is why the place is collapsing. That is why we have insecurity, that is why we have poverty. We need to manage the costs efficiently and these are the critical areas as you people know as you look for people who will govern the country in the future,” he noted.

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Peter Gregory Obi should not border himself about Nigeria because Nigerians does not deserve him.

We prefer to vote in another Buhari pro-max.

Go and sidon, ur transparency is questionable.
Obiano is the best from SE

As long as u have the millions to waste on expression of interest form, you can contest...some politicians just waste money even when it's clear they won't win votes from their family compound. A certain Maduka comes to mind

Peter the Rock

As a strong member of the party, Peter Obi could have taking the bold step by throwing his hat into the ring to make a bold statement rather than waiting for party decision before knowing the next line of action.

Peter Okwute.... Bring Back Anids...

Peter Okwute... Ozoemena Nsugbe Affirmed your leadership roles.... With ANIDS. You did wonders in Anambra. Let the light Shine upon you.

Kosoco:
Peter Okwute.... Bring Back Anids...

Lol..
Bro, pls off the mic, don't turn it up yet. Time never reach.
we are earnestly praying and hoping for him to clinch the ticket.

PressMyButton:
Lol..
Bro, pls off the mic, don't turn it up yet. Time never reach.
when are earnestly praying and hoping for him to clinch the ticket.

But what do you think if he becomes the president of this great nation

Kosoco:
But what do you think if he becomes the president of this great nation

The " if" conditionality will never happen. Let Obi declare first and we see how he would survive.

Don't bother ursef sir, nigerians are just block heads dt will only reasonvia ethnic/religious sentiments....They will rather queue behind d renowned bullon van crook...Even ur kingsmen will always b foolish that dey will never come out and vote

Peter Peter Obi shouldn't disturb himself because most Nigeria won't vote for a liar,some people can try to repackage the fraud but we won't fall for their gimmick.


N B: you're free to abuse,curse and say whatever trash you want to say to your father,the fact remain that Obi Pandora him tu lie is a known fact

Obi Pandora the balless fugitive.

When the chance of VP is now slim with Atiku after the speculation that Atiku is trying to woo Wike, Obi the fugitive came out from his shell to stylishly declare.

He’s even scared to declare with his full chest.

I hope he doesn’t turn to a cry baby when he comes last in the PDP primaries.

You can never win sef.

God people are not always seen
What a vibrant man.and ready to work.but my country will rather choose a walking corpse dat will be presiding dem from USA

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I AM ALSO CONTESTING FOR PRESIDENCY, LET'S RESCUE NIGERIA WE CAN DO IT...

good

I will be so happy if you do Sir

Obi would make a good and detribalised president he got the charisma, tho i would prefer moghalu or Adeshina

Peter Obi is one politician I admire so much.
I also like Professor Osinbajo.

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But the Nigerian factor may not favour them.

In other words, I'll contest if they will dash it to Igbos

Fulani and Hausa people talk say dem no go vote any southerner, only northern candidate. Nigeria is gone for good, it can never work again. southerners wake up! #BreakUpNigeriaNow!

If this happens I'm voting with my 2 hands

Lol

One word

ATIKU

haffaze777:
Peter Peter Obi shouldn't disturb himself because most Nigeria won't vote for a liar,some people can try to repackage the fraud but we won't fall for their gimmick.


N B: you're free to abuse,curse and say whatever trash you want to say to your father,the fact remain that Obi Pandora him tu lie is a known fact

I'm really happy with happenings in national politics. It's no brainer that igbo is nowhere close to Aso Rock. But they have already won and sworn in on nairaland. Lol, laff want comot my teeth.

Na the biafra/zoo chant wey deym no dey shout again dey even funny me pass. Very funny pipu. Abeg who get that meme of one dog � confused on which to go for between biafla and presidency?

Until then

Don't contest any election in Nigeria because this failed entity is a,monumental liability to anyone coming on board.

Coward!

He would rather be a Fulani houseboy asslicker.

Shameful.