Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has pledged to assist Peter Obi if the previous Labour Party presidential candidate decides to contest once more in 2027.
Talking on Channels Tv’s Sunday Politics programme, Farotimi dismissed early conversations in regards to the subsequent common elections, calling them a distraction from Nigeria’s urgent challenges.
“If elections the place our votes will depend have been held at this time, I might vote for Peter Gregory Obi, except any person else enters the race who I imagine can do higher,” he mentioned.
He added, “If it’s nonetheless the identical line-up as final time, I’ll undoubtedly be voting for Peter Obi. I hope he can be a bit of bolder along with his coverage platforms, however frankly talking, when it comes to capability and integrity, there’s nobody else I might assist.”
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Farotimi defined that solely one thing drastic might make him rethink.
“One thing drastic must occur for me to resolve to not assist Peter Obi. It is perhaps that he aligns with some objectionable people I can’t tolerate and that’s an actual chance. Nevertheless, outdoors of that, there’s nobody else,” he mentioned.
The lawyer criticised the present deal with 2027, arguing that Nigeria shouldn’t be in a situation to entertain such political speak.
“I really assume our conversations about elections at this level are a disservice to ourselves, as a result of we actually can’t converse of elections in our present circumstances,” he mentioned.
Farotimi maintained that his continued assist for Obi stems from his perception in a greater Nigeria.
