Peter Obi: Makinde is qualified to be president
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has described Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as qualified to become president, saying Nigeria needs a leader committed to unity and inclusion. Speaking at the commissioning of the presidential campaign office of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Obi said those involved in the political initiative […]
Peter Obi, a presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has praised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, stating that the Oyo governor is qualified to become the president of Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of the presidential campaign office of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Obi reiterated that the group's motivation was not desperation, but a genuine desire to offer Nigerians the freedom to choose their leader.
"A Nigeria of unity and inclusion. We have a candidate who is contesting the presidency today: my dear brother Seyi Makinde. Is he qualified to be president? Yes," Obi declared. Obi's appearance at the event signified the group's commitment to supporting the choice of the Nigerian people in a free, fair, and credible election. The APM vice-presidential candidate, Lawal Daura, was also present.
The event was attended by prominent figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki faction, including Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu.
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