Former senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has described Peter Obi as an admirable Nigerian but insisted that the former Labour Party presidential candidate is not the right person to lead the country.
Melaye made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television while discussing Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
While acknowledging Obi’s qualities, the former lawmaker said he has great respect for him but believes he lacks the ability to unite Nigeria if elected president.
“But let me even tell you, Peter Obi is a fantastic Nigerian. I have tremendous respect for him, and I’ve said it before, he is a fantastic person but this is not his time to be president,” Melaye said during the interview.
Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has repeatedly indicated his intention to contest again in the 2027 presidential race.
