Presidential hopeful and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has described himself as better prepared to tackle Nigeria’s economic and security challenges if given the chance.
Obi, while answering questions from a cross-section of Nigerians during an interactive X Space engagement yesterday, said he has more experience than any candidate, including the current President Bola Tinubu
He further argued that none of those currently seeking to contest the 2027 presidential election can boast of starting, managing a small business and growing it into a big corporation as he did.
Obi said: “I know how to turn Nigeria around. I built my business from scratch and have more experience than any candidate, including the sitting President. I’m a finance person. I know how to manage finance.”
He said with him in charge, small businesses and manufacturers would thrive because he’d focus on growing them, noting they’re the economic drivers in developed countries.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate also dismissed speculations that he was joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition to be a running mate to a presidential contender.
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He declared that, “I will be on the ballot in 2027.”
Obi urged his supporters not to engage in any act of violence or trade insults with his opponents even if provoked.
He made the plea while responding to an “Obidient” from Akwa Ibom State, who complained about the insults and name calling targeting him by some leaders of the ADC Coalition.
Obi had informed listeners that he fully supports the coalition as he has been a part of it from its formative days.
He said: “None of us can predict tomorrow. Let us enter the coalition with an open mind. We can’t solve the problems of Nigeria by bullying.
“We can solve it with putting the right people to manage our affairs.
“Tomorrow is dynamic, we are going to work with other people in the coalition.”
While stressing that personal insults and name calling had no effect on his resolve to offer himself for service, Obi said: “All the insults do not bother me. If calling me stupid or idiot will solve Nigeria’s problems, I’m ready to go to court and change my name to ‘Obi Stupid.”
He also admonished his supporters to counter falsehoods with the truth and “pray for those who abuse us. Engage our opponents in healthy debates and help them understand our position.”
