Mr Peter Obi, former vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at the 2019 general election says if elected as president, he would make Nigeria safe and prosperous.
Obi stated this when he declared his interest to contest the presidency in 2023 in a meeting with Anambra State monarchs on Thursday.
He said he would move Nigeria forward if he is given the opportunity to lead the country.
According to him, he decided to tell the monarchs first in order to seek their blessings and prayers.
“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.
“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 blessings as the traditional rulers of the state. I am here to tell you as my own fathers, that I am aspiring for the president of Nigeria,” he said.
He told the monarchs that he strongly believes in a united Nigeria and came into the race to move the country forward and secure her.
“If I am voted as the President, I will secure Nigerians, create jobs for the teeming youths of the country and pull Nigeria out of poverty.
“Everything I have done regarding resources, I have managed them proudly. I want to move this country forward. I am a Nigerian, I believe in one united Nigeria, I want it secured.
“I am not just aspiring for the political position but to serve and move the country forward. I have all it takes to be president and move the country forward”.
