There are strong indications that the endorsement of Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, by former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, is unsettling the ruling All Progressive Party (APC) and its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
Recall that Chief Obasanjo had, in his 2023 New Year message, described Mr. Obi as his mentee and that the former Anambra State governor has an edge in the February 25, 2023 election.
“None of the contestants is a saint but when one compares their character, antecedent, their understanding, knowledge, discipline, and vitality that they can bring to bear and the great efforts required to stay focused on the job, particularly looking at where the country is today and with the experience on the job that I personally had, Peter Obi as a mentee has an edge.
“Others like all of us have what they can collectively contribute to the new dispensation to liberation, restoration and salvaging of Nigeria.
“One other important point to make about Peter is that he is a needle with thread attached to it from North and South and he may not get lost.
“In other words, he has people who can pull his ears, if and when necessary. He has a young and able running mate with a clean track record of achievement both in public and private life,” Obasanjo had written.
But Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media & Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council, in a statement he issued, on Sunday, January 1, dismissed the endorsement, saying it was worthless.