Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has faulted former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his endorsement of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying the endorsement will not impact the outcome of presidential election.
According to Yakasai, the Ota farmer’s endorsement of the former Governor of Anambra State is clearly insignificant and of no effect. The Northern leader, in an interview, said Obi was not among the two major contenders in the 2023 presidential race; hence, his endorsement by the former President is irrelevant.
Yakasai said: “Obasanjo’s endorsement is insignificant. The 2023 contest is a race between two top contenders. Even the gap between the major contender is so wide that no one will waste his or her vote on a contestant that is far behind the big two. Whoever chooses to elect somebody that has no significance in the race knows too well he or she has wasted his or her vote.
“Obasanjo might have his reasons, but it will certainly not count on the February election. The contest is zeroed in to two contenders; so his endorsement is clearly insignificant.”
The retired General, in his New Year message entitled ‘My Appeal to all Nigerians, particularly young Nigerians’, endorsed Obi to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.
In the over 2,700-word message, the former Nigerian leader said the LP flagbearer possessed the attributes and attitudes necessary to successfully direct the affairs of Nigeria at a time like this. He vouched for Obi’s track record of ability and performance, as well as honesty and good character, coupled with attributes of a gentleman.
