The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday told the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu and his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, that Nigeria’s Presidency is not meant for retirement.
He said the presidential seat is too important to be used as a retirement home and for benefits.
Obi made the statement at a town hall meeting with the members of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council in Awka.
Obi, who enumerated the powers of a president in the socio-economic and political context, cautioned Nigerians against electing the wrong person as President on Feb. 25.
He blamed the problems of insecurity, inflation, unemployment and others on the consumption nature of the economy.
Obi said if the country would leapfrog from consumption to production, most of the inherent problems would reduce.
He stressed the need for the country to take advantage of its agricultural potential to tackle unemployment.
Obi urged the traditional rulers to support the emergence of credible political leaders.
He said: “Sitting on the fence during the 2023 elections might be costly for the country politically.
“I know that the constitution requires that the traditional rulers should not play partisan politics, but when bad leaders are elected, it affects you adversely like others.
“For this, you must get involved in a manner that you would not be seen, but your actions felt,” he said.