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| Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi |
- Former Anambra State Governor Mr Peter Obi says he won't contest for elections again
- He however declared his availability to serve Nigeria anytime but not in an elective way
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi has declared that he will no longer campaign for any political office in Nigeria.
The immediate past governor said this in an attempt to rubbish rumours linking him with the 2015 Senatorial elections.
While attending the chieftaincy title coronation of his former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Dubem Obaze, at Ochuche in Ogbaru local government area of the state, the former governor used the opportunity to tell reporters about his decision and however said, he is dedicated to serve Nigeria in any capacity.
As his arrival was greeted with jubilation by the audience, the former governor who speaks softly said:
“I started telling people during my second tenure in office as governor that I will not aspire for any elective position in the country, but some people thought I was joking,” Obi said.
“Some have even been speculating that I will be contesting for senate for Anambra Central in 2015 or for another elective position at the national level and I want to say here that I have no such ambition.
“However, I am prepared to make myself available for the service of my country in non-elective position.
I believe that after serving as governor for eight years, I should allow other people go for political offices meant for the state. There is therefore no truth in the rumour that I want to contest for senate next year.”
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