I'm Not Desperate To Become President - Peter Obi ~ OsazuwaAkonedo ###LP #2027 #election #news #Nigeria #Obi #Peter https://osazuwaakonedo.news/im-not-desperate-to-become-president-peter-obi/14/09/2024/ #Politics Published: September 14th, 2024 Reshared: September 14, 2024 2:12 pm Former Anambra State Governor and the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in
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00:00Former Anambra state governor and the presidential candidate of Labour Party in the last general elections in Nigeria
00:07Peter Obi has refuted media reports that he said he wants to be a vice president in
00:122027 general elections saying he's not desperate to become a president, but his determination is to see Nigeria work
00:20Peter Obi stated this in a tweet few hours ago
00:24He said he's not one of those who are already preoccupied with the
00:292027 general elections when currently
00:32Nigerians are suffering from hunger, poverty, insecurity and other pressing challenges
00:38Excerpts of Peter Obi tweeted statements in reaction to news reports of him dropping his ambition for president to become vice
00:46presidential candidate in
00:482027 reads below. I have been inundated with calls and concerns regarding the interview
00:54I granted to News Central TV. In that interview
00:58I took the opportunity it provided to explain my position in detail
01:04However, some fifth columnists have resorted to propaganda
01:08deliberately distorting the narrative
01:11Let me reiterate clearly what I said, which is on record
01:15I do not want to be one of those preoccupied with
01:192027 while Nigerians are suffering from hunger, poverty,
01:24insecurity and other pressing challenges
01:27When I was asked about collaboration, I explicitly stated my openness to working with others
01:34Provided their intentions were not centered on state capture
01:37I emphasized my commitment to partnering with those who share my vision for advancing Nigeria's progress
01:45I also made it clear that I remain committed to the Labour Party and if anyone wishes to negotiate or join forces
01:52They must disclose their true intentions. As I have always maintained
01:57I am not desperate to become president, but I am determined to see Nigeria work
02:04Likewise, I am not desperate for any position at all as I believe I can make
02:09Contributions as I am already doing without occupying any
02:13When
02:152027 arrives, if I decide to run for any office
02:19It will not be with those whose sole aim is state capture or merely winning an election
02:24I
02:25want them to explain how we will ensure that no child is left behind and how we will bring millions of out-of-school children back
02:32Into classrooms, ensure healthy living and pull people out of poverty
02:37My statement was unequivocal and I am genuinely surprised by the
02:42misrepresentation of my words
02:44For the avoidance of doubts
02:46I never stated at any time that I would be vice president to anyone and it's unequivocal
02:52I have consistently maintained that I am open to working with those committed to building a new Nigeria
02:59My commitment to Nigeria remains steadfast
03:02And I even believe it is possible to contribute to its progress without occupying any office as I am already doing
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