Renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has said she can’t wait for the Labour Party’s Presidential Aspirant, Peter Obi to become Nigeria’s next President.
Adichie said this in an emotional Facebook post to mark Mr Obi’s 61st birthday on Tuesday, saying that she admires his commitment and zeal.
“Mummy called you her “first son”, my siblings and I call you our big bro, and i cannot wait to call you My President”
“I can’t wait for February 25, 2023, when I, with personal pride in you and with hope for what Nigeria can become, will cast my vote for you and your running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed,” Adichie wrote.
The Novelist appreciated Peter Obi’s support, and how he has helped her in some many ways, as she is inspired by Obi’s intellectual curiosity and his genuine love for education which has proven his hope for Nigeria.
Her post read: “I remember how you regaled Daddy and Mummy with your stories until we started joking about your obsession with the GDP of Malaysia. But your obsession spoke of hope: your hope for Nigeria, your belief in what Nigeria could be. A belief that has always been practical, grounded in numbers and in reality.”
The Purple Hibiscus writer also commended Obi for his generosity to humanity causes, such as hospitals, schools, churches and pragmatism.
“You’ve always been clear about what your priorities are, what matters to you, what you believe should matter, and that is deeply admirable.
“I’ve always admired your humane pragmatism and how you believe in certain ideals without being an ideologue,” she added.
