By Musa Baba Adamu
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has expressed optimism that the 2023 general election would be centred on the capacity of candidates not their connection.
The former Anambra State governor stated this on Monday at the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) currently holding at the Eko Hotels, Lagos.
Obi said, “Remember, the election we are going to have next year will not be about tribe, not religion, not connection, not entitlements but about character, competence, capacity, and commitment to deliver.”
The event had the presence of several dignitaries including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar and the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima, even as APC Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu shunned the event.
Speaking further, Obi also identified “important” areas Nigeria must tackle “aggressively” for a greater economy.
According to Obi, investment in intangible assets such as education and power are critical for an economic renaissance.
Obi said, “What we need to do is the two most intangible assets: security; and law and order.
“Provide a conducive environment to attract investors, then education and power. The economy is driven by these intangible assets.”
The conference with the theme ‘Bold Transitions’ began today and will run until Aug. 26.
