A top aspirant in the 2025 Governorship election in Anambra State ( name withheld) has said he may pick Mrs Margaret Obi, the wife of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) as his running mate.
The politician who spoke to the media exclusively said that was part of his strategies to unseat the incumbent governor of the state, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, in the 2025 poll.
” Yes, I may pick the wife of our former governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as my running mate.
“That’s one way to attract the supporters of the OBIDIENT movement to my side and beat Soludo hands down in that election.
“That is just one of our strategies. There are many others; but we are keeping them to our chests for now. I have not even disclosed this plans to her( Margaret or the husband( Peter Obi) yet because 2025 is still far.
“But at the appropriate time, we shall lay our cards on the table. There’s no how I will pick such calibre of woman as my running mate without getting the massive support and blessings of the OBIDIENT movement and his Excellency, Mr Peter Obi.
“Watch and see, we are coming into that contest with a Tsunami and I’m sure by His Grace, God will give us the victory because our people deserve better leadership which we will offer them if they give us the mandate in 2025.
“Soludo has done his best, but his best is not enough for our people. We have better ideas on how to make the lives of our people better.
ABOUT MARGARET OBI
Margaret Brownson Usen (now Margaret Obi) is a Nigerian philanthropist and an advocate of human rights. She is married to Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Nigerian general elections.
Margaret leads a private life despite her success, popularity, and accomplishments.
She served as the First Lady of Anambra State between 2006 -2014, during which she initiated and supported several programs and organizations focused on empowering women and promoting social welfare.
She was born on September 9, 1974, in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State.
Though born in Cross River, her state of Origin is Akwa Ibom, from Onna LGA. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Usen, raised her in both Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
Margaret Obi is a devout Christian noted for participating in numerous philanthropic endeavours. She has fought to improve children’s lives in Nigeria and is well known for advocating for education.
She has been married for over 30 years, having tied the knot with her husband, Peter Obi, in 1992 when she was just 18 years old. She also supports her husband’s initiatives to reduce poverty and enhance living standards
Her character and values have earned her respect and admiration . She has made notable impacts despite not being active on social media or seeking the limelight.
it is believed that she completed her education abroad.
Her marriage is blessed with two children, Gabriella Nwamaka Frances Obi and Gregory Peter Oseloka Obi.
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