
JUST IN: “I PREFER YOUNGER RUNNING MATE” – PETER OBI
By Sumayyah Olapade
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, opened up on his choice of running mate, saying he preferred a younger person as vice-presidential candidate.
This was said by the former governor of Anambra State during an appearance on the Arise TV Morning Show.
In contrast to recycling seasoned veterans from previous administrations, he continued, he favours a younger candidate who can add value to his platform.
Obi responded that although conversations are ongoing, he has not yet chosen a running mate, in response to social media rumors that he has chosen Dr. Baba-Ahmed, Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum, as his vice-presidential candidate.
He said, “We’re talking to a quite number of people and Hakeem Baba-Ahmed is a capable hand. But I wish I can work with somebody who is more younger.
“I favor young folks with a lot to offer over recycling experienced hands. I’m putting together a strong team and I want a skilled individual.
“I want cabinet meetings to be held with people who can disagree with me while looking me in the eye. individuals with independent thoughts and opinions.
Details Later.
More Stories
GOV ENO THREATENS SACK FOR ABSENT COMMISSIONERS
By Oduola F.A. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has warned that any commissioner or special adviser who displays laziness...
EBERECHI EZE SINKS MAN CITY AS CRYSTAL PALACE WIN FIRST FA CUP TITLE
By Oduola F.A. Crystal Palace shocked Manchester City on Saturday, clinching their first-ever FA Cup title with a 1-0 win,...
I’VE NOT REACHED ANY DEAL TO JOIN APC – KWANKWASO
By Oduola F.A. The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has denied reaching...
TINUBU ARRIVES IN ROME AHEAD OF POPE LEO XIV’S INAUGURATION
By Oduola F.A. President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the installation of Pope Leo XIV at...
29-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN-BRIT MAKES HISTORY AS UK’S YOUNGEST MAYOR
By Oduola F.A Princess Opeyemi Bright has made history as the youngest mayor in the United Kingdom following her inauguration...
23 STATES STORM OGUN FOR NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL
By Oduola F.A. At least 23 states have arrived in Ogun State ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival, tagged...