“Something is undebatable: Obi wants to be president of Nigeria. He set out to be president, not vice-president. Another thing is undebatable: his support base wants him to be president, not VP. The devoted support for Obi is based on the desire to have him as the chief executive of the federation, not someone’s running mate. That is why sections of his support base did not want him to team up with the ADC — except he was guaranteed the presidential ticket. They are saying it is the presidency or nothing. But some of his supporters are flexible and are saying they just want him on the ticket, either as the presidential or vice-presidential candidate. It is a case of hardliners and moderates.” — SIMON KOLAWOLE
Peter Obi’s political ambition
