On Tuesday, November 01, 2022; Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, revealed the “deal” he had with a few disgruntled PDP governors.
Speaking in Makurdi while visiting Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue State, Obi said he and the PDP Governors share a desire to improve Nigeria in the face of rising security threats and a humanitarian crises.
“The only deal I have with them is that they are passionate about Nigeria,” Mr Obi said.
Mr. Obi, who lauded Mr. Ortom for tackling insecurity issues in Benue state at his own risk and convenience, criticised both the PDP and the APC for lacking the effective leadership skills that the country needs.
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On his part, Ortom advised Mr. Obi to seek the support of other prominent presidential contenders while pledging to represent the interests of the people.
The governor claimed that he would have been working for the Labour party candidate if he had not joined the PDP.
Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Okezie Ikepeazu of Abia State, and Mr. Ortom are a few of the PDP governors that are upset.
