BREAKING: Soludo Drops Bombshell, Says Peter Obi Knows He Can’t and Won’t Win, Reveals Why

• The governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo, has predicted defeat for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi
• In an article published on Monday, November 14, Soludo said Obi himself knows he cannot win in 2023, adding that the LP flagbearer may not even get the third position
• Nevertheless, Governor Soludo said he prayed for Obi and wished him well as he pursues his presidential aspiration

Awka, Anambra state - Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has ruled out Peter Obi's chances, saying the Labour Party (LP)'s presidential candidate will not win in the 2023 general election.

Soludo said this on Monday, November 14, in an article titled ‘History Beckons and I Will Not Be Silent (Part 1)’, which he published on his verified Facebook page.

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“Let’s be clear: Peter Obi knows that he can’t and won’t win. He knows the game he is playing, and we know too; and he knows that we know,” the article reads in part.

“The game he is playing is the main reason he didn’t return to APGA. The brutal truth (and some will say, God forbid) is that there are two persons/parties seriously contesting for president: the rest is exciting drama!

“That many Americans may not like the fact that Joe Biden (79 years) and Donald Trump (76 years) are two frontrunners for president in their parties does not remove the fact that if both of them emerge as candidates, definitely one of them will be president in 2024."

I wish Peter Obi well, says Soludo

Despite ruling Peter Obi out in the 2023 poll, the Anambra state governor said he wished him well and even prayed for him.

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His words:

“As my brother, I wish him well and even pray for him. I told him during his courtesy call that my prayer is that himself or Prof Umeadi of APGA would win, why not?

“That is from my heart, but I also told him that my head and facts on the ground led me to know that it’s probability is next to zero (what I cannot say before you, I won’t say behind you).

“So I already told him my opinion. Indeed, there is no credible pathway for him near the first two positions, and if care is not taken, he won’t even near the third position.”

Reactions trail Soludo's statement on Peter Obi

Chikeluba Frank Okenna commented on Facebook:

"God bless you Sir for speaking up unlike a typical Nigeria politician who will ignore the public.

"The most important thing here is that we did not elect you in favour of anybody or to support a particular person. We voted you in to fix Anambra; from the way things are going, you are serving us well. Continue with your good work."

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Azubuike Ihemeje said:

"Soludo, it’s good to see that you admitted to be responding to Social Media people. And NOT to any single word from Mr. Peter Obi nor Labour Party.

"This is quite revealing. It shows how jobless and frustrated you are. This is just the beginning of your social media war."

Martin Beck Nworah said:

"Dear Mr Governor, in the 18th paragraph of this 1st version of your response (as I assume you'll still write more by the number caption beside the heading) you stated that "Peter Obi knows that he can't and won't win."

"Prof Soludo, this is a democracy. If you say he can't and won't win, do you have access to information millions of Nigerians supporting Peter Obi don't have? Is there any grand conspiracy against Peter Obi of which you are at the centre to make this concrete and unequivocal comment?"

Chijioke Iwuji said:

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"You’re not what you claim to be, I’m disappointed in some of your actions and choice of words…..Mr governor."

Matthew Anosike said:

"Great men are Men of few words. Most times they don't have time for long speeches or epistles. They FOCUS their time to get their intentions and interests done."

Luther Makwin said:

"Wow! Deep deep. Thank you for your Courage, Prof.

"I will vote Peter Obi as President, come Feb, 2023 regardless the consequences. I don't think he sponsors violence or mob action. He has never done so."

2023 elections: APGA to support Peter Obi, Labour Party? Governor Soludo speaks

Earlier, Governor Soludo had reeled out why the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) would not take the hard decision to support Obi's presidential aspiration.

Soludo, who is the leader of APGA, said that supporting LP's presidential candidate will ruin the chances of the party's candidates at different levels of electioneering.

Legit.ng regional reporter in Anambra, Mokwugwo Solomon, said the governor spoke on the matter recently in Akwa through his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Dr Alex Obiogbolu.

Source: Legit.ng