Tinubu doesn’t believe in one Nigeria but I do – Peter Obi
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu does not believe in one Nigeria despite occupying the highest political seat in the country. Obi recalled how Tinubu once said that he doesn’t believe in the unity of the country. Recall that Tinubu in an interview with ThisDay in […] Tinubu doesn’t believe in one Nigeria but I do –…
Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi maintained that President Bola Tinubu lacks belief in a unified Nigeria, despite his current position. Obi recalled Tinubu's statement in a 1997 interview with ThisDay, where he declared his disbelief in the unity of the country. During Nigeria's military era, Tinubu was a prominent member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), a pro-democracy group that aimed to restore civilian rule. After the return of democracy in 1999, Tinubu served as the governor of Lagos State.
On Arise Television, Obi expressed his disagreement with Tinubu's stance, stating that he firmly believes in the existence of one Nigeria. Obi emphasized, "Today we have a President who said he doesn’t believe in one Nigeria but he is sitting as the President. I believe in Nigeria. Yes Tinubu said he doesn’t believe in one Nigeria but I believe in one Nigeria, I’m committed to it and I want that unity."
Obi clarified that he did not originate the assertion that Tinubu doesn't believe in unity; however, he believes that historical events should not be held against him.
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