The Tinubu-Shettima and Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Councils chastised the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday for requesting older candidates to withdraw from the race for the 2023 elections.Information Guide Nigeria
At his presidential rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Obi stated that weak and elderly presidential candidates had no business competing for such a high post as the presidency.
According to him, he could not conceive being represented by anyone at a rally related to his objective to provide service.
He went on to say that the challenge of saving Nigeria from catastrophic collapse necessitates the physical vitality of a vibrant candidate who can get the job done smoothly.JAMB portal
Phrank Shaibu, the spokesperson for the Atiku-Okowa presidential team, responded to his statement by saying that age does not represent capacity.
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Shaibu told The PUNCH that at 61, Obi should not be referring to himself as a youth.
He added, “He should use this period to apologise to his followers and Nigerians for not ‘verifying’ the character of his campaign DG or performing any form of due diligence before appointing the same person to market his credentials as well as his anti-corruption stance.”NYSC portal
The spokesman for Tinubu-Shettima presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo, also carpeted the former Anambra State governor, saying he is showing a sign of desperation.
Keyamo said, “He is already pandering to sentiments. That is a statement that indicates he has completely run out of ideas. He is not the youngest. We still have presidential candidates in their 40s. I can give you the names of some. Obi should be the one stepping down for them.
“His statement is a very unfortunate one. In fact, who told him he is one of the major party candidates? This is a man who is coming on the ballot for the first time. How does he know he is a major candidate? He is probably listening to the noise around him. I cannot wait for the 2023 election to come on time. They will then understand what it means to run an election, not this noise all over the place.JAMB Result
“As I normally say, when jungle matures, they will understand.”