Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the most recent general election, has made a firm commitment to Nigerians, saying, “I am here to stay, not in a haste to become president.”

Obi emphasized his unwavering dedication to the welfare of the nation and said that, rather than focusing on his own ambition, his main priority is the election of leaders.

Peter Obi declared his certainty that he would eventually become the president of Nigeria when speaking at the “Peter Obi: Many Voices, One Viewpoint” book’s launch in Awka. He was adamant that his goal went beyond ridding the country of corrupt leaders who only served the elite’s interests. His goal is to bring about constructive change for all Nigerians.

“Many people tried to discourage me, but I said even if the entire four-year tenure elapsed for us to prove a point and correct the process, I will be fulfilled,” Obi stated.

“My argument is that, let’s do what is right. I always tell everyone that I will not give people money to do the wrong thing. I have been the chairman of a committee; TETFUND committee, and Prof. Yakubu Mahmud was my member. We know one another, but when he became INEC chairman, I have never met him. I told him, you are an umpire, just do what is right.

“If you have the chance to do the right thing and you insist on perpetuating anarchy, then, it will consume everybody one day. I insist that we must do the right thing.”

Obi stressed the importance of developing a habit of doing the right thing and cautioned that failure to do so would eventually have an impact on everyone. He steadfastly affirmed his conviction that he would win the presidency of Nigeria in the face of doubters.

“Anyone who thinks I am in transit is wasting his time. Let me tell you, I must be the president of this country. I am sure of that. If it is not today, it must be tomorrow,” Obi declared.

“Other people who want to be (president) should come and tell us what they want to do and how to do it. This is my country, I don’t have dual citizenship. If anyone thinks I am going to run away from Nigeria, they are lying.”