The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for 2023 presidential election and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that he has done enough consultations and is convinced that he is the calibre of person Nigerians need as president.

Obi, who was the vice presidential candidate of PDP in the 2019 presidential election, was reacting to the impression that it appeared he joined the race late.

In an interview on Sunday, Obi said: “I have consulted widely. All the big names you have, I have consulted them. I believe I have assembled a team that will lead Nigeria and  can secure Nigeria o ke her to greater heights.

“I believe I can turn around this country. I can assemble leaders that can do that too. You know how efficient I managed our resources when I was governor.”

He said that he believes and has demonstrated his leadership abilities before Nigerians.

He said: “I can promote business. I have created and managed wealth as a private person. I have also done that in public life and have been ahead as governor of Anambra State”.

On his presence at Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s declaration in Abuja, Obi responded: “In Igbo apprenticeship scheme you join your master, and after your master settles you, you begin to do what your master did. Both of you are now in the same trade so that customers will either buy from the master or from the apprentice. He was my master but now I have been settled and we indulge in the same trade”.

Obi also emphasised the need to elect leaders that can show transparency while in office.