Mr. Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has revealed what late President Muhammadu Buhari told him in 2022.
Obi, in a condolence message said he met the late Nigeria President in Daura in 2022 during his presidential campaign.
The former Anambra State Governor who paid a condolence visit to the family of the President Buhari said the late Nigeria leader told him to remember the poor if he wins the 2023 presidential election.
Obi said: “I recall vividly meeting with President Buhari in 2022 during my campaign. He said to me: “Peter, you seem to be everywhere and loved by the people. And I wish you the best, please, if you win, do not forget the poor.”
Speaking on reason he didn’t attend the burial of President Buhari on Tuesday, 15th of July, Obi cites circumstances beyond his control.
He said: “Yesterday morning, after a condolence visit to the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, I tried to be in Daura, Katsina State to attend the burial of our late President Muhammadu Buhari, but all my efforts proved abortive, due to the logistical challenge beyond my control.
“I immediately sent a message to a member of late President Buhari’s family explaining my situation. He graciously replied that it was quite understandable, and I made a promise to come today.
“Today, accompanied by Senators Ireti Kingibe, Okey Ezea, and Obidient National Coordinator Dr. Tanko Yunusa, I was in Daura with Vice President Shettima, Former Vice President Atiku, Senate President Akpabio, Governor Radda of Katsina, Governor Zulum of Borno State, and many other dignitaries, to pay our last respects to the late President Muhammadu Buhari and to console his family.
“May the Almighty God, who has called both our late President and the Awujale of Ijebuland to eternal rest, grant them peace, and comfort their families and indeed our dear nation, as their passing is a deep loss to Nigeria. May their legacies of service and dignity never be forgotten.”
