- Peter Obi said that the visit was part of his nationwide tour to offer support to Nigerians during Ramadan.
- He lauded Sule for constructing new roads in the state, adding that the move had given the state a new look.
Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa state says he his appealing to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election to support President Bola Tinubu to succeed.
Sule made the plea when Obi visited him in Lafia, maintained that elections were over.
He added that the president alone cannot address the current challenges confronting the nation.
The governor said Obi can contribute his quota quietly, because Tinubu need all the necessary support and well meaning citizens like him (Obi) in order to bring the country back on track.
“I know you have the experience, competence and capacity to support the president in the overall interest of the country,” Sule said.
“The president is your friend and colleague, we were all in Lagos at some point, as such you need to contribute your quota to the development of the country.
He praised Obi for drilling boreholes in some communities, stating it complemented the government’s efforts to alleviate people’s suffering.
Peter Obi had earlier stated that his visit was part of his nationwide tour to provide support to Nigerians during Ramadan.
“I am not desperate to be president of this country, but I am desperate to see Nigeria work for the good of all,” Obi said.
“I always commend people when they do well, because politics to me is not about being negative every time.
Obi commended Sule for constructing new roads in the state, which gave it a new appearance.