Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has endorsed the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Chief Clark announced his position at a news briefing at his asokoro residence in Abuja on Tuesday.
The elder statesman based his endorsement on traits Peter Obi possessed which he believes are critical to leading the country.
According to him, one who must be the next President of the country must be educated and experienced, stressing that South-East should be allowed to produce the next President of the country.
He insisted that the zone has resourceful and educated people who can govern the
Explaining further, he cited honesty, trust and transparency, all of which he said Mr Obi displayed when he was governor of Anambra State.
Chief Clark called on Mr Obi to tackle the issues of the injustices and environmental degradation in the Niger Delta region if elected as President.
The Ijaw leader’s backing is the second high-profile endorsement to be received by Mr Obi in three days.
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, endorsed Mr Obi for President on Sunday.
