Nigeria
Peter Obi clarifies his stance on running with El-Rufai, emphasizing his interest in better Nigeria
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has emphasized his focus on Nigeria’s current success rather than the future.
This statement comes in response to speculations on social media suggesting that he may choose Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, as his running mate in the 2027 polls.
During a conversation with journalists in Gombe State, Obi clarified that he is not looking too far ahead and is instead prioritizing the present.
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When questioned about a potential collaboration with El-Rufai, he expressed his primary interest in ensuring Nigeria’s success in the present moment rather than solely concentrating on electoral matters.
Obi’s commitment lies in improving the lives of Nigerians and creating a better society for them to thrive in.