During his address as the special guest of honor at the Edo Policy Roundtable, held in conjunction with Mudiame University, Irrua, in Edo, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election, conveyed his perspective.
According to report, he stated that he does not consider himself a saint and contended that there is nothing fundamentally wrong with Nigeria.
Furthermore, he underscored the nation's abundant assets, including its vast land, favorable climate, and the wealth of natural resources provided by the divine. He also highlighted the remarkable individuals that Nigeria is home to, among the finest in the world.
The event, titled "The Contemporary Nigerian Politics: The Way Forward for Edo State," was a colloquium and hall of fame organized in honor of the LP's national chairman, Julius Abure.
It witnessed a substantial turnout and was presided over by the Governor of Abia state, Alex Otti, represented by his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, who expressed optimism in Nigeria's progression, emphasizing the importance of supporting its leaders.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, conveyed his belief that Peter Obi would become Nigeria's president, albeit without specifying a precise timeframe.
While addressing the audience, Peter Obi said: "I am not a saint, and I am not a criminal. I have never done anything that is wrong. I have served the state (Anambra), and I have served in the private sector. Today, we are going through difficulties (in Nigeria). If you do not plan, you have planned to fail.
"We can have a better Nigeria. When we have a better Edo State, we will have a better Nigeria. Working together, we can employ our people. There is nothing wrong with Nigeria. Nigeria has one of the best, in terms of land, weather, and God-given resources and it has some of the best people in the world, but the only thing God has not given Nigeria is leadership. If we have good leaders in this country, we will do better.
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