Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has claimed that his ambition to preside over Nigerians is not born out of desperation but selflessness and desire to make the country work.
The former Anambra State governor made the claim while speaking at the LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards held in Abuja on Tuesday.
Obi, who received an award as Politician of the Year 2023, said if given the opportunity to rule the country in future, he would give his all.
“For me, this award, I am grateful to the almighty God. If I have the opportunity, I will give my all to the country.
“I am not desperate to be president, I am desperate to make Nigeria work,” Obi said.
Commenting on the economic hardship and food scarcity, he said it is shameful as Nigeria, a nation
with 7,442,00 square meters of land should have the capacity to feed Africa effortlessly.
“We have no reasons to be poor. Poverty should never be part of our lives especially in the North. Nigeria is blessed with over 7,442,00 square meters of land; Nigeria can feed Africa.
“Niger State alone can feed Nigeria and Africa with over 73,000 square meters of land.
“Ukraine has no reason to give us grain. The two biggest states in the North-East, Borno with over 70,000 square metres of land and Taraba, are four times the size of Belgium that is exporting food. There is so much we can do in the country if we have the right leadership.
“The more you remove people out of poverty, the more you have less criminals,” Obi stated
