A former governor of Anambra State and presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that he is likely to emerge as the party’s consensus presidential candidate for the election.
Obi made the assertion on Friday while speaking to journalists shortly after he received the 2023 PDP presidential nomination/expression of interest form, purchased for him by a group known as “Young Professionals” to support his aspiration at his Onitsha GRA residence.
He said this might be possible because he has the criteria as one of the world’s economic and social-political leaders capable of addressing the various challenges currently facing the nation.
Obi appealed to the national leadership of the party, his co-aspirants, and other concerned PDP supporters to consider him for the party ticket for the sake of equity and fairness.
He further expressed confidence that he would be in a position to clinch the presidential ticket of the party in free and fair primaries if the option of a consensus arrangement for him does not come through.
While thanking the group for the support, Obi assured them of his commitment to the future of Nigerian youths, as well as to turn around the country for good, free of the trending security challenges.
The National Convener of Young Professionals, Mr. Daniel Ruben, from Warri, Delta State, who presented the forms to the candidate, on behalf of the group, said the former Anambra State Governor met the criteria used in the choice of a Nigeria presidential candidate for the group.
Those present at the event include Senator Uche Ekwunife, Honourable Sam Awaso, former Anambra State PDP governorship candidate, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, and Barrister John Okoli Akirika, as well as other party supporters.
