The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has said that he would move the nation from consumption to production through exploitation of natural and agricultural resources.
The Anambra State former governor also said he could borrow for production, not for consumption.
Mr Peter Obi, in an interactive session with Nigerian Guild of Editors, said he was committed to serve Nigerians better if given the chance.
He argued that 2023 general elections must be established on character, competence, capacity and ability to get things right.
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Hear him: “Next year’s election will not be about the tribe. Please do not vote for Peter Obi because he is from the South-East. It is not going to be my turn but the turn of Nigerians to take back their country.
“It is not about tribe because the people in the South do not buy bread cheaper or show me where in the South-West where they have uninterrupted electricity supply or roads that are meant for South-West people only.
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“Since I came to Lagos, they have been constructing Lagos- Ibadan Expressway and it has not been completed. So, it is not about the tribe. The North is more insecure than the South, so it has nothing to do with the tribe. We are looking for people who will not steal our money. So, you need to examine all of us and know who to trust based on character, integrity and competence.
“Next year’s election will be based on character, competence, capacity, and ability or commitment to start doing the right thing and I assure you that I’m committed to it. Nothing is wrong with borrowing if invested properly. Every nation in the world that I have studied borrows.
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“The problem with borrowing is what you do with the money. It’s okay to borrow for production but there’s a problem when you borrow for consumption. I will only borrow for production and I will explain to Nigerians why I’m borrowing.
“I must talk to the people because the job of a leader is to communicate with the people,” he said.
