Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that excuses cannot be tolerated from the office of the presidency and that anyone who does not deliver on the job should go home.
Naijaonpoint reports that Peter Obi made the remark during the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirants’ dinner held in Abuja.
Peter Obi emphasised that he is seeking the office of the presidency to make changes, not to make excuses.
According to the former Governor of Anambra State, the time for excuses have passed, stressing that the office of the presidency is for those who are competent, passionate, have capacity, and possess character to lead.
He said, “What I’m seeing I can change, and that’s why I want the office. I’m not looking for it to give excuses.
“We cannot hire people who will give us excuses again. The time for excuses have passed. If you cannot work now, go home.
“The office is for people who have the competent, passion capacity, commitment and character to lead.”
Meanwhile, Peter Obi has dismissed a viral report claiming that he won 45 million votes in a purported presidential primary election of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The claim, which circulated on social media and some online platforms, alleged that the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate emerged as the winner of an NDC primary.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Peter Obi Media Office, Ibrahim Umar, the office said no such primary election was held.
It added that no results or figures were generated from any such process.
