10 key takeaways from Peter Obi’s conference

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has emphasized that the certificate controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu has had a detrimental impact on Nigeria’s international reputation. 

During a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, Obi noted that this issue has adversely affected both the perception of Nigeria globally and the everyday Nigerian, whether they are within the country or residing abroad.

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Here are 10 key points from Peter Obi’s conference

1. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate ofthe Labour Party during the 2023 elections, expressed concern about the identity crisis and controversy surrounding Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

2. Obi called on President Tinubu to address the controversy regarding his identity and academic records at Chicago State University.

3. He mentioned the international embarrassment caused by this incident and how it has impacted Nigeria’s credibility.

4. The extended media coverage of this matter has led Obi to answer uncomfortable questions about Nigeria’s reputation while traveling abroad.

5. Obi emphasized that the controversy has negatively affected Nigeria’s image, making outsiders view Nigerians with suspicion.

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6. He believed that Tinubu should have resolved this issue earlier to avoid embarrassment.

7. Obi urged Tinubu to personally clarify his identity, including his name, nationality, place of birth, education history, and National Youth Service details.

8. He stressed that this clarification should come directly from Tinubu and should not be outsourced to others.

9. Obi argued that as a leader, Tinubu’s true identity is a matter of national and international interest, transcending personal privacy.

10. He concluded by stating that it’s time for Tinubu to do the right thing for the sake of Nigeria’s integrity and international reputation.

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