2019: Obasanjo says Atiku's running mate Peter Obi not a saint

- Obasanjo says Peter Obi cannot be classified as a saint since he is alive and here on earth, not in heaven

- The former president told Igbos at a gathering that Obi however qualifies as a worthy example for all politicians across the country

- Obasanjo described Obi as a bundle of integrity who is worth emulating

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that former Anambra state governor and vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Peter Obi is not a saint.

Vanguard reports that Obasanjo said this during the 2018 Ukpor Day.

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According to Obasanjo, Obi could not be a saint because mortals cannot be one except if the person is dead and lives in heaven.

The former Nigerian leader noted that saints live in heaven and as such, saintly attributes could not be granted to mortals.

However, Obasanjo said that among Nigerian politicians, Obi should be held out as an example, describing the former governor as 'a bundle of integrity'.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that Obasanjo warned Ndigbo to be wary of promises from the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2019 general elections.

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The ex-president gave the advice on Saturday, December 29, 2018 during a stakeholders' meeting at Ukpor in the Nnewi South local government area of Anambra state.

Obasanjo, said the APC had no plans to hand over the presidency of the country to the Igbo.

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