Peter Obi, A Rare Gem

 Peter Obi!

Perhaps, Nigeria doesn't deserve him.

He is not a regular Nigerian politician.

He is a rare breed.

Yesterday, the PDP primaries were conducted.

Atiku emerged triumphant.

Today, Peter Obi congratulated him on his success.

Which Nigerian politician plays that kind of politics?

Perhaps, few if any.

Recall that Obi had left the PDP a few days to the primaries.

He thanked the party.

He stated that his principles are at variance with those of the PDP.

He calmly disassociated himself from them.

No insults. No name-calling. No vituperation.

Nothing.

His letter to the chairman was full of civility.

During his nation wide consultation with delegates, Peter Obi visited 35 States including the federal capital territory.

He left only one state.

And that state was Adamawa.

He did that out of respect for Atiku.

A few politicians in Nigeria can equal Obi in magnanimity of spirit.

Obi pays insults with respect.

Wike went to Anambra State. He could have wooed the delegates with tact and reason.

But he didn't.

He came down on Peter Obi. He told them not to waste their votes on him.

Unsatisfied with humiliating Obi in front of his kinsmen, Wike appeared on a national television, and vilified, abused, and insulted Obi again.

How did Peter Obi pay him back?

The records are there.

Obi went to Rivers State and praised Wike.

Not only that, Obi appeared on the same Channels TV and was asked his reaction to Wike's insults.

Obi did not retaliate. He called Wike his brother.

That is the man Peter Obi is.

No pretence. No guile. No bitterness.

Simple and straight forward.

If you don't like Peter Obi, then I know you hate good things.

Obi is first among equals.

Peter Obi doesn't deserve Nigeria.

He is doing us a favour by contesting.

Let us reciprocate the gesture by voting him.

I am yet to see any contestant that comes close to Peter Obi in competence, eloquence, humility, and magnanimity in the present race.

Go, Peter!

We are solidly behind you!