Chief Olu Falae, a former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has denied reports that he endorsed Peter Obi for president of the Labour Party.
According to reports, the former finance minister and several well-known Afenifere members of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group have endorsed Obi for the 2023 presidency.
Falae claimed he has not endorsed a presidential candidate, contrary to reports in some media outlets, in a statement released on Tuesday by his personal assistant, Capt. Moshood Raji (retired).
The statement read: “The attention of Chief Olu Falae CFR, GCON, has been drawn to a publication that has gone viral in which the former Secretary to the Federal Government is quoted as saying that he is supporting the candidature of Mr. Peter Obi as his preferred choice in the 2023 Presidential race.
“As a responsible leader, Chief Falae will consider all important parameters, including capacity, experience and proven track record before endorsing a candidate.
“This correction is necessary in order not to mislead the public that Chief Falae is supporting any of the candidates yet.
“It is necessary to await the programmes and manifestos of the political parties and their candidates before arriving at a particular candidate to support.”