President Olusegun Obasanjo has, officially, endorsed Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party for the Presidential seat in 2023.
Obasanjo, a former President, in endorsing Obi said the LP Candidate stands head and shoulders above the other Presidential candidates.
Obasanjo endorsed Obi in his New Year message to Nigerians, which he personally signed, and released on Sunday.
Obasanjo, had, from behind, been supporting Obi. But in his New Year message to Nigerians, he officially endorsed Obi.
Obi has the edge over every other candidate in the race, saying the CAN has people to call him to order when there is the need for that.
Said the candidate: “None of the contestants is a saint but when one compares their character, antecedent, their understanding, knowledge, discipline and vitality that they can bring to bear and the great efforts required to stay focused on the job particularly looking at where the country is today and with the experience on the job that I personally had, Peter Obi as a mentee has an edge.
“Others, like all of us, have what they can contribute to the new dispensation to liberation, restoration and salvaging of Nigeria collectively.
“One other important point to make about Peter is that he is a needle with thread attached to it from North and South and he may not get lost.
“In other words, he has people who can pull his ears, if and when necessary. Needless to say that he has a young and able running mate with clean track record of achievement both in public and private life.”