The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to focus on competence when choosing leaders.
“I will continue to speak to Nigerians to never relent, to continue standing and insisting on what is right. Nigerians should focusnon competence when choosing leaders,” he said.
The former Anambra State Governor, also urged government at all levels to invest more in education and health.
He made the call in his goodwill message at the traditional marriage of Mr Peter Uwaezu and Precious Ante in Abuja yesterday.
Precious is the daughter of Mr Offong Ante, a strong member of the Obedient Movement.
Obi, who was represented by Dr Moses Paul, the Secretary-General of the Obedient Movement, said education and health play vital role in the development of the country.
According to him, it is important for government to concentrate on education and healthcare as well as the general wellbeing of citizens.
He said government must care for the youth, women and the less privileged.