Former governor of Anambra State Peter Obi is set to join the race for the 2023 presidency, one of his closest allies has revealed.
“I can tell you on good authority that Obi will sooner than later declare his presidential ambition. He has almost concluded nationwide consultations and I can tell you that the signals are very positive,” the source, who pleaded anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter said on Wednesday.
Mr Obi was vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections.
Contacted for comments, Obi’s media adviser Valentine Obienyem said: “His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, recently promised to speak to Nigerians on the 2023 Presidency. He is touched and grateful for the clamour for him to run.
“I can assure you that Obi will soon speak as promised and when he does, Nigerians will be happy with what he will say.”
Obi has since then come under increasing pressure to contest the presidency, with many Nigerians, especially youths, even promising to raise funds for his campaign.
