As the 2023 presidential elections in Nigeria draws closer, the air is filled with anticipation, anxiety, and expectations from the Nigerian populace. Amidst the political chaos, the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to make the right choice in this crucial period. In a statement he made a few days to the presidential election, Obi reminded Nigerians of the importance of choosing the right leader to take the nation forward.
“Make the Right Choice” was the title of the statement released by Peter Obi, in which he stated that Nigeria was at a crossroads and in need of a prudent and principled president who has what it takes to lead the nation towards progress. The former governor of Anambra State called for a new Nigeria, urging Nigerians to take the bold step of electing the right leader who would turn things around for good.
Obi noted that the presidential election was the most crucial of all the elections as it would determine the future of Nigeria. He highlighted that the decision made by Nigerians would either make or break the nation, and future generations would not forgive the citizens if they made a wrong choice.
In the statement, Obi outlined four qualities that the leader of the nation must possess – character, competence, commitment, and compassion. He stressed the importance of having a leader with a proven record of fairness, honesty, and trust, someone with the required skills and physical and mental ability to manage the affairs of Nigeria.
Furthermore, Obi called for a leader who was committed and had the capacity to stop official corruption in the country, someone who was concerned about the welfare of Nigerians, not just their clique of praise singers. He noted that the citizens of Nigeria were in dire straits, as people died daily, were kidnapped, killed, and raped without any help from the government.
Obi appealed to Nigerians to perfect the federation of their forefathers and make the country better. He noted that the post-independence generation had arrived, and it was their turn to make a difference.
In addition, Peter Obi emphasized the need to make the right decision, stating that the election was not about Obi and Baba-Ahmed or about ethnic groups, religion, or sacred places. The election was about the future of Nigeria, and the citizens had a duty to make the right decision for the good of the nation.
Obi revealed that the reason why he had chosen the Labour Party (LP) was that they wanted to move the economy from importing and consuming products to producing, consuming less, and exporting more. This, he noted, was the essence of consumption to production.
As the election draws closer, Nigerians are looking for the right leader who will steer the nation towards progress and bring about the much-needed change. Peter Obi has made a clarion call to Nigerians to make the right choice and choose a leader who has the qualities of character, competence, commitment, and compassion.
Obi’s message is one that resonates with Nigerians who are yearning for a leader that has the interest of the nation at heart. His message is one of hope, urging Nigerians to believe in a new Nigeria that is possible. The future of Nigeria lies in the hands of its citizens, and it is up to them to make the right choice and vote for a leader who will take the nation to greater heights.
