Many Nigerians are of the opinion that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi is one of the best candidates that can unify Nigeria and bring to end the issue of tribalism, religionism, ethnicity that has apparently divided the country.
Sending a message to Christian and Muslim faithfuls in the country, Mr Obi advised them not to base the 2023 presidential elections on religious sentiments because ‘there is no where Christians buy food anywhere cheaper than Muslims in the country’, and that hunger and suffering knows no tribe.
Adding that Nigeria is suffering from lack of true, visionary and sacrificial leadership, Mr Obi charged Nigerians to do the needful in 2023 while also disclosing that he would capitalize on the vast landmass in the North as president because it remains one of the best assets of the nation.
In his words: “I shared my ideas with the youths yesterday at Jamie Pajoel International Leadership Conference in Owerri, I stated that ‘drivers without license will no longer drive this vehicle called Nigeria‘.
“This is borne out of the fact that Nigeria suffers from lack of true, visionary and sacrificial leadership. I reiterated my stand that the vast landmass in the North remains one of the best assets of our nation.
“It is, however unfortunate that such treasure is left unexplored, while the country totally depend on oil revenue. A visionary leadership in the country would invest in agriculture and put the rich, vast lands of the North to good use.
“In the coming elections therefore, we refuse to be divided along ethnic and religious lines. Hunger and suffering know no tribe. Christians do not buy food anywhere cheaper than Muslims.
“The high cost of living, high level of insecurity and every other challenge is affecting all Nigerians equally, irrespective of tribe and religion.
“We must then unite as one and rally behind capable leaders with verifiable track records of success for the sake of our collective interest. – PO.”
Reacting, one of his followers@James Usen wrote: “Peter Obi is right. No where the Christians are buying food cheaper than Muslims. We must save our country. This statement alone will give him massive votes.”