Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi on
Monday met with the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams in Lagos.
The former Anambra governor presented his blueprint to the
traditional leader at the latter’s residence in Omole Phase 2.
Obi, who confirmed he has embraced restructuring, said his
plans on the economy, tourism, security and agriculture, among others, remain
pivotal to pulling the nation out of the political quagmire.
He submitted that the agenda of his administration was
all-inclusive, with a prominent focus on the unity of Nigeria as well as a
robust economy.
The frontrunner highlighted the economic potentials of the
Northern and Southern regions, noting that his visit to Adams was part of the
ongoing consultations.
Obi said prominent leaders like former president Olusegun
Obasanjo, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark would not be supporting his
ambition if it were about money.
“There are others who can give billions to the elders and
leaders, but I have no money to give. I have a strong desire to change the
country,” he stated.
The LP flagbearer restated his commitment to making Nigeria
work for everybody, assuring his government would do things differently.
Obi made reference to how the Philippines, Vietnam, India
and China, with their huge population, succeeded in ensuring food and human
security, saying: “I will make Sambisa Forest an Agric village and also explore
the tourism sector and address the spate of insecurity.”
In his response, Adams pointed out that the visit was not an
endorsement but a show of respect to the revered stool that had been in
existence since 1587.
The Aare said by virtue of his title as well as leadership
of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) and Oodua Progressives Union (OPU), he is a
major player and stakeholder in the South-West and Nigeria.
Adams pointed out that Obi’s respect for the stool he
occupies is a reflection of his understanding of Nigeria’s problems.
“I appreciate your gesture and respect. You gave us short
notice on your visit; I appreciate the fact that you keep to time. It is a show
of your passion and dedication,” he said.
He added: “Anybody that wants to be the Nigerian president
should restructure the country into federating units where each region will
develop at their own pace.”
He recalled that the nation’s founding fathers agreed on an
enduring template of federalism based on the Independence constitution of 1960.
The Yoruba leader lamented how the military came and
thwarted the polity by changing federalism to unitary system.
Stressing that Obi’s “beautiful ideas” will be difficult to
implement if Nigeria is not restructured to regionalism, the Aare wished him
well ahead of the February 25 presidential poll.
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