I’ve Not Decided On My Running Mate Yet – Peter Obi

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has come out to open up on his choice of running mate.

He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, he prefers a younger person as vice-presidential candidate to contest with him because he needs someone who has something to offer to complement his ticket, rather than recycling old hands who had been in the government before now.

Peter Obi added that even if consultations are ongoing, he is yet to pick a running mate.

His words, “We’re talking to a quite number of people and Baba-Ahmed is a capable hand and I wish he is the one. But I wish I can work with somebody who is more younger.”

“I prefer younger people with fresh ideas who have a lot to offer rather than recycling old hands. I want a competent person and I am building a formidable team.”

“I want people who can look me in the eye and disagree with me during cabinet meetings. People who have their own minds and ideas. If you agree with me in three meetings then you are gone because that means you don’t have your own ideas. I want people and cabinet members who can say ‘Mr. President, you are wrong’”