Obasanjo referred to Obi as his mentee in his New Year's message for 2023, which was personally signed by the former president and made available to Channels Television by his spokesman, Kehinde Akinyemi. Obasanjo also stated that the former Anambra State Governor has an advantage in the election scheduled for February 25, 2023.
According to what Obasanjo said, "None of the contestants is a saint; however, when one compares their character, antecedent, 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." Obasanjo was referring to Peter Obi's potential role as
It has been said that "others, like all of us, have what they can jointly give to the new dispensation for the freedom, restoration, and salvage of Nigeria."
"An other essential point to emphasise about Peter is that he is like a needle that has thread linked to it from both the north and the south, and he is not likely to become disoriented."
That is to say, he has personnel at his disposal who are able to remove his ears if and when it becomes necessary. He has selected a younger and more capable running companion who has a spotless record of accomplishments in both public and private life.
(Source: ChannelsTV)
