You are here: HomeNews2022 10 01Article 591542

General News of Saturday, 1 October 2022

Source: legit.ng

2023: Powerful northern governors set to back Peter Obi as he finally gets winning strategy

Peter Obi Peter Obi

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, three notable northern governors are said to have indicated serious interest to back the ambition of Peter Obi.

This was made known on Friday, September 23, by Kayode Ajulo, a human rights activist, when he spoke with journalists in Abuja, The Cable reports.

Peter Obi was advised to connect with the north Source: Original Without mentioning the names of the governor, Ajulo said: “I am aware of three governors from the north who have given indications to support him."

However, the activist advised Obi to take his consultations beyond the south and use his campaign to forge strong connections across Nigeria, including the northern region.

He predicted that if the former Anambra governor does more than what his supporters are doing via social media, the narrative can be changed for good.

His words: “I will still say Peter Obi is not ready to be president, because he is not ready to cross River Niger and even River Owena.

“Selling himself to the people of northern extraction may change the narrative."