Saturday, May 3, 2025

2023: Edwin Clark endorses Peter Obi, says LP presidential candidate eminently qualified’

Must read

Ibrahim Ramalan
Ibrahim Ramalan
Ibrahim Ramalan is a graduate of Mass Communications from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. With nearly a decade-long, active journalism practice, Mr Ramalan has been able to rise from a cub reporter to the exalted position of an editor; first as Arts Editor with the Blueprint Newspapers before resigning in 2019; second and presently as an Associate Editor of the Daily Nigerian online newspaper. He can be reached via ibroramalan@gmail.com, or www.facebook.com/ibrahim.ramalana, or @McRamalan on Twitter.
- Advertisement -
tiamin rice
tiamin rice

Elder statesman and Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark has endorsed Peter Obi of the Labout Party, LP, as his preferred candidate for Feb. 25 presidential poll.

Mr Clark said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, saying that Nigeria needed a leader who was transparent and well educated and that Obi fitted into that description.

“Given Obi’s sound educational background, distinguished antecedent in professional life and track record as one of the most outstanding governors Nigeria has ever produced, Mr Obi is eminently qualified to lead this country as President,” he said.

tiamin rice

Mr Clark said that the vision statement shared by the LP presidential candidate at a recent meeting with the National Leadership of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, as it related to making Nigeria more productive was commendable.

READ ALSO:   BMW celebrates 20th anniversary of taking root in China

“That his restated commitment to restructuring and devolution of power will promote harmony, peaceful coexistence among states and constituent parts of the country is commendable,” he said.

He also described Mr Obi and and his running mate Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmad as a phenomenal team if elected.

whatsApp

Mr Clark, also the leader of PANDEF, equally requested the leadership of the forum to consult with their members at states, local governments and Diaspora levels to take further steps in supporting Obi.

“I also call on all all Nigerians irrespective of ethnic, religious and even political backgrounds to vote Obi without hesitation, as he is our best hope of a new Nigeria of peace, stability and progress,” he said.

READ ALSO:   Niger students threaten protest over non-payment of N85m bursary backlog

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo had also endorsed Obi for 2023 poll.

NAN

 

 

- Advertisement -

More articles

- Advertisement -

Latest article

- Advertisement -