Former Dino Melaye, ex-Senator representing Kogi West, has described former Labour Get together presidential candidate Peter Obi as a “implausible man” however insisted that he does not have what it takes to unify Nigeria or change into President.
Talking in an interview on Thursday, Melaye acknowledged Obi’s qualities however mentioned the timing is not proper for his presidency.
“However let me even inform you, Peter Obi is a implausible Nigerian. I have great respect for him, and I’ve mentioned it earlier than, he is a implausible particular person, however this is not his time to be President,” Melaye said.
Peter Obi has repeatedly confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Melaye, who left the Nationwide Meeting and later contested the Kogi State gubernatorial election beneath the platform of the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP), misplaced to the incumbent governor, Ahmed Ododo.