VIDEO: Finally, Peter Obi Declares For 2023 Presidency | SEE HIS PROMISES
Faith Ukanwa
Mar 25, 2022
VIDEO: Finally, Peter Obi Declares For 2023 Presidency | SEE HIS PROMISES
Former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, has finally heeded to clamors especially from South Easterners to run for the 2023 Presidential race.
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Peter Obi on Thursday declared interest for the number one position in Nigeria when he met with traditional rulers on Anambra.
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Expressing his interest to run under the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Obi said;
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"I am talking to the traditional rulers because if somebody begins any journey, he must first tell his fathers. I am telling you as my fathers that I am coming out to contest the position of the president of Nigeria.
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"You know me and you know how Nigeria is today. In 2019, I went with former Nigeria vice president Abubakar Atiku as the vice presidential candidate, but today, I want to come out on my own.
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"I just came to seek your blessings as the traditional rulers of the state. I am here to tell you as my own fathers, that I am aspiring for the president of Nigeria".
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The aspirant promised to boost security, provide jobs and pull Nigeria out of poverty if elected.
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"If I am voted as the President, I will secure Nigerians, create jobs for the teeming 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 am a Nigerian; I believe in one united Nigeria; I want it secured."
"I am not just aspiring for 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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Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, Igwe Peter Anugwu of Mbaukwu said they support his aspiration and pledged to assist him in realizing his ambition.
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— Faith Ukanwa