Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, revealed that during a 2022 meeting where he informed then-President Muhammadu Buhari of his presidential ambition, Buhari offered him a significant piece of advice.
Obi quoted Buhari as saying, “Peter, you seem to be everywhere and loved by the people. And I wish you the best, please, if you win, do not forget the poor.”
Obi shared this during a condolence visit to Buhari’s family in Daura, Katsina State, on July 16, 2025.
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He emphasized his commitment to caring for the poor, noting that Buhari’s words left a lasting impression on him.
“That moment has been the thought I have had since the news of his demise. His concern for the poor should remain a reminder to us all,” Obi stated.
He also paid tribute to Buhari’s legacy, offering prayers: “May the Almighty God, who has called both our late President and the Awujale of Ijebuland to eternal rest, grant them peace, and comfort their families and indeed our dear nation, as their passing is a deep loss to Nigeria.4 May their legacies of service and dignity never be forgotten.”
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