I’m not concerned with coalition for grabbing energy — Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party within the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has stated that he’s not concerned with any coalition whose solely goal is grabbing energy.

He stated this on Monday in Abuja on the sideline of a two-day Nationwide Convention on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria.

Obi stated: “Effectively, for me, what’s essential is let’s focus on Nigeria.

“Whether or not we’re going to kind a coalition….

“Let’s speak about the way forward for the nation, however usually we abandon the nation and what we have to do and speak about energy grabs.

“I’m not concerned with any coalition for the aim of taking energy.

“It’s about discussing Nigeria.

“How can we care about securing the Nigerians?

“How can we care in regards to the widespread particular person in Nigeria?

“How can we care about our kids being in class?

“That’s a very powerful factor for now.”

Obi additionally referred to as for concerted efforts to cease monetary inducement in politics.

The previous two-term Anambra State governor stated: “That’s what we have to take away, as a result of what you’re doing is that you simply’re encouraging stealing of public cash.

“As a result of if I steal it and use it to win an election, then I get all the facility and the whole lot, together with immunity to not be prosecuted.

“So we should cease it.

“That’s what is driving the stealing.”