“Nigerians Tired of Presumed Leaders With Non-existing Credentials”: Peter Obi Laments

• The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, joined other members of the party for a mega rally in Edo state
• The rally was held in Benin City ahead of the local government elections in the south-south state
• Speaking after the rally, Obi asked fellow LP members to maintain integrity and accountability in leadership

Benin City, Edo state - Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Tuesday, August 22, said “Nigerians are tired of presumed leaders with questionable or non-existing credentials.

Obi tasked LP candidates to be exemplary with respect to their core values.

Integrity: "LP candidates must be exemplary", Obi

Recall that Obi, a former governor of Anambra state, joined hundreds of party members for a mega rally ahead of the local government elections in Edo state, south-south Nigeria. The event was held on Monday, August 21, a report by The Punch noted.

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Making a recap of his speech at the rally, Obi wrote on his verified Twitter handle:

“I reminded our candidates that in the context of the brand of leadership a New Nigeria needs, they must remain competent, capable, and have the much-needed integrity to deliver accountable governance to the people.

“Nigerians are tired of presumed leaders with questionable or non-existing credentials. LP candidates must be exemplary in this regard.”

LP speaks on alleged alliance with Atiku

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that Yunusa Tanko, the spokesperson of the LP presidential campaign council, cleared the air regarding a possible merger with other political parties in Nigeria.

While reacting to the reports on Obi's alleged talks with Atiku of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigerian New Party (NNPP), Tanko said the party is not considering a merger with other political parties.

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Why I didn’t conduct LGA election, Obi

Legit.ng also reported that Obi revealed why he conducted a local government election in Anambra state in his last year as a governor.

He blamed it on the frequent litigations he was battling over his mandate as governor of Anambra State.

Source: Legit.ng