2023 Election: Peter Obi Makes Another Brilliant Move, Visits Indian Embassy for Prospective Alliance

2023 Election: Peter Obi Makes Another Brilliant Move, Visits Indian Embassy for Prospective Alliance

  • Peter Obi has continued to make moves to secure victory in the forthcoming presidential election in 2023
  • The former Anambra state governor visited the Indian Embassy to sell his ideas to the high commissioner for a prospective partnership
  • Peter Obi revealed that his meeting with the high commissioner centered on issues of common interest and the 2023 election

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FCT, Abuja - The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has once again intensified his campaign following a visit to the Indian High Commission on Thursday, November 3.

According to a tweet sighted by Legit.ng on Peter Obi's verified 2.3 million followers handle, he expressed his excitement over the meeting with the Indian high commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Shri G. Balasubramanian.

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Peter Obi, India, 2023 election
Peter Obi took a pose with the Indian High Commissioner and other top staff of the commission. Photo: @PeterObi
Source: Twitter

Peter Obi said his conversation with Balasubramanian dwelled on the shared perspective of the forthcoming 2023 general election as well as issues of common interest between both countries.

Obi's tweet reads:

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"It was a pleasure meeting with the Indian High Commissioner H.E. Mr G. Balasubramanian.
"We had an animated conversation on Nigeria/India relations, shared perspectives on the forthcoming elections and on other issues of common interest."

Peter Obi's chances at 2023 polls

The former Anambra state governor will be looking to pull a string of surprises ahead of the 2023 presidential polls.

Many political pundits have ruled him out of the presidential race with the notion that Peter Obi does not possess the political structure that of Bola Ahmed, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), and Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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However, some political pundits believed that Peter Obi would be the race's underdog and should not be underestimated.

Among all the top contenders, Peter Obi can boast a far better social media following than others, as he also has many young demographics backing his presidential ambition.

Some online polls that have been conducted so far have been in favour of Peter Obi.

Meanwhile, some political enthusiasts and supporters hope this development translates to the same thing during the forthcoming presidential elections.

2023 polls: Peter Obi visits Governor Udom in Uyo

Similarly, the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has continued to make strategic moves ahead of the 2023 presidential polls.

His recent attempt was a visit to Akwa Ibom state capital Uyo to have a consultative meeting with Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel.

Governor Emmanuel, a PDP member may likely join Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state to support Peter Obi's presidential bid.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.