Why I accepted to be Peter Obi’s running mate — Baba-Ahmed

“Just before I do that, I should normally give a justification as the fundamental reason for being on this ticket is to rescue Nigeria.

“It goes logically and without saying that you can only rescue that which is in trouble.

“Nigeria is in a great deal of trouble.

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“I cannot afford not to be part of the movement to rescue Nigeria.

“The second reason is that I believe in the greatness of Nigeria.

“I believe there will be peace and prosperity, and I believe Nigeria people will unite.

“Having come from the education sector and background, when I hear a valuable thing, I know it and I cannot let it pass.

“The comment from our presidential candidate that the fertile land in the North is the crude oil of Nigeria is one.

“How much more nationalist and detribalised can you (Obi) be?

“I see a brighter future for Nigeria from such a comment.

“He is someone of integrity and capacity.

“This is a high point in my life and career.

“Having said this and with all trust in Almighty Allah and my belief in Nigeria and with all humility, I accept the generous nomination to be the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour party for the 2023 general election.”

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