The Labour Party presidential flag bearer Peter Obi has admonished Nigerians to vote for a leader with sound mind and top-notch physicality.
Speaking on Tuesday during a presidential rally in Lokoja, Kogi, Obi asked the people to vote for him because he’s the only candidate who tick such boxes.
Obi is 61. PDP presidential standard-bearer Atiku Abubakar is 76, and APC’s Bola Tinubu is 70.
The ex-Anambra governor urged the people to reject other presidential candidates.
“If they give you money, collect it and vote against them because it is your money. Tell them you want to follow those who know the road, that you are tired of being in the wilderness,” said Mr Obi. “The 2023 election will be about character, competence, who has the capacity and capability to bring prosperity to Nigeria, which requires physical and mental capacity, and with your trust.”
He promised to resuscitate the Ajaokuta Steel Company and “bring prosperity to all the three senatorial districts of Kogi, with the enormous resources endowed naturally by God” if elected.
“Steel industry is very important to the development of the economy. Therefore, we will liaise with professionals and experts who know what to do with the Ajaokuta steel company immediately (after) we are sworn in,” he declared.
On the welfare of workers, the Labour Party candidate promised to synergise with state governments to clear arrears of minimum wage and other emoluments and reiterated his commitment to change Nigeria from a consumption to a production nation.