. . . Showered with prayers, overwhelming endorsement

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi earlier today, Thursday, March 24, 2022, informed monarchs and Presidents-General of his home state of his intention to run for the Nigerian Presidency in 2023.

He briefed them at the Government House in Awka, the state capital.

Obi, Vice Presidential Candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 presidential election, called for prayers and support from the monarchs and community leaders.

He said: “I am talking to the traditional rulers because if somebody begins any journey, he must first tell his fathers. I am telling you as my fathers that I am coming out to contest the position of the president of Nigeria.

“If I am voted as the president, I will secure Nigerian, create jobs for the teeming youths of the country and pull Nigeria out of poverty.

“Everything I have done regarding resources, I have manage them proudly. I want to move this country forward. I’m a Nigerian, I believe in one united Nigeria, and I want it secured.

“I am not just aspiring for political position but to serve and move the country forward. I have all it takes to be president and move the country forward.

“You know me and you know how Nigeria is today. In 2019, I went with Atiku as the vice-presidential candidate but today I want to come out on my own.

“I just came to seek your blessing as traditional rulers of the state. I am here to tell you as my own fathers that I am aspiring for the president of Nigeria.”

The renowned technocrat was showered with prayers and endorsement from all in attendance.