Take A Look At Obi’s Political Status And Achievements, Is He Fit And Competent To Become Nigeria’s Next President? By Oshiobugie Omo-ikirodah

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Peter Obi Early Life:

Peter Gregory Obi was born on July 19th,1961 to Mr. and Mrs Obi. He was given birth to and raised in Onitsha, Anambra state.

Obi attended 13 Schools from Christ The King College, Onitsha to Cambridge University. Amongst the 13 Schools, 12 were Tertiary Institutions [2 Nigerian Universities and 10 foreign Universities] and 1 Secondary School.

For more information of the names of the Schools Peter Obi attended read here

Peter Obi is a successful businessman, philanthropist and politician. He is married to Margreet Obi and a father to two children.

lets get straight to the business of the day, lets look at Peter Obi political status, if he is competent enough to succeed Buhari.

Peter Gregory Obi joined his first political party APGA, to chase his political ambition as Governor from the state he hails from, Anambra. Peter Gregory Obi joined APGA in the year 2003.

Obi ran for Governor of Anambra state under APGA in the year 2003, unfortunate for him he was snatched of his Governorship title by present Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. Court of Appeal overturned Chris Ngige win and declared Obi Governor in the year 17 March 2006.

Anambra State House of Assembly impeached Obi nearly seven months after declared winner over three major cases in which all involved saving money for the state. Indeed the lack of structure later bite Obi for tail, as the impeachment was a result of the members of the house of assembly being PDP members. Peter Obi was replaced a day after by his deputy Virgina Etiaba, which made her become the first female Governor in Nigeria’s history, last last dem nor allow Obi make e drink water drop cup. Nearly three months after Obi challenged his impeachment, just to be reinstated as Governor by the Court Of Appeal.

May 29 2007 general elections was held. Andy Uba was declared winner of the election by INEC, but Peter Obi too stubborn e nor dey hear word, he go back court go challenge INEC doings. He contended his first term were Chris Ngige was declared winner of the 2003 election, after Andy Uba election win was considered null and void (meaning say e nor count).

Obi emerged winner of 2010 Anambra Gubernatorial election after defeating his closest rivalry and Former CBN Gov, Chukwuma Soludo.

In 2014 after Obi’s tenure expired he handed over power to Willie Obiano who also ran as Governor of Anambra state for eight years.

Peter Obi defected to PDP in the year 2014 with a clean sheet, his doings as Governor was unbelievable as he backed so many awards, recognition for being a good Governor of Anambra State. Let meuve his achievements are too numerous to name if we start we nor go commot here.

Peter Obi was chosen By former Vice President to Obasanjo, Atiku Abubakar as running mate in 2019 in which they eventually lost to President Buhari.

In 2022 after much pressure from the Nigerian youths, the former Anambra state Gov made up his mind to run for 2023 presidency under PDP. few weeks to the presidential primaries Peter Obi redrawn from the race after much internal party feud, misunderstanding. Obi also complained about bribing of delegates in the party as we all know Peter Obi nor dey give “shi shi” Peter Obi decamped to a party with no structure called Labour Party and became the party flagbearer. CONTINUE READING

Obi movement which is tagged as the “Obidient” movement have driven with so much momentum over the months, the hearts of teenagers, youths, mama, papa, pikin have been captivated by these young man zeal to make Nigeria great again, indeed a New Nigeria is POssible.

The Obidient movement consists majorly of the youths. As seen in the EndSars the youths again have shown so much anger, pain in these election as they insult, and abuse other party supporters online, protest across different states, vandalize private firms properties.

Peter Obi is widely celebrated for not taking any gratuity, pension and other things former governors are entitled to.

Although some politicians such as Kenneth Okonkwo, Babachi Lawal and others decamped from PDP/APC to join Obi’s Labour as it is called “Greener Pasture” or “Refugee Camp”.

Peter Obi over the months have been backed by one Governor, Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Former President Obasanjo, Pat Utomi, Kenneth Okwonkwo, Apostle Johnson Sulieman, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, Pastor Chris, Tunde Ednut, Obi Cubana, Alex Ekubo, Iyabo Ojo, amongst others.

Do you feel Peter Obi can win in a structureless party like Labour who have no senate, LG, house of reps or Governor? over two political gods Tinubu and Atiku who are in well structured parties like APC and PDP respectively. Drop your opinion below.

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