“Don’t ever call education a scam. It is an investment you should be proud of” _ Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential flag-bearer of the Labour Party for the 2023 election, on Wednesday said that it is not easy working with persons like socio-political Aisha Yesufu, because “instead of calling you ‘Your Excellency’, they will be arguing with you”.

Obi said this during an interactive section with students in Calabar, Cross River State.

Yesufu is an open supporter of the Labour Party candidate and has attended several campaigns with the former Anambra State governor since he kicked off his rally in October.

Yesufu had said while endorsing Obi, “We need a President and not an emperor and the only person that is going to be “OBEDIENT” or “OBIDIENT” is Peter Obi! Desperation must not make you forfeit your rights! The #OfficeOfTheCitizen remains the highest office in the land!”

Obi said: “It is not easy working with people like Aisha, instead of calling you “Your Excellency” they will be arguing with you but that is what is needed in Nigeria.”

Peter Obi while speaking on education to University students at the town-hall meeting in Calabar harped on the importance of education.

“Don’t ever call education a scam. It is an investment you should be proud of,” he said.

Obi’s manifesto in education is revamping the education system through a well-designed private corporation participation funding if elected president in 2023. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) is eliciting confidence among stakeholders in the education sector.

Obi had in his manifesto tagged, ‘Our Pact with Nigerians’ stated that his government would if elected approach the revamping of the education system by introducing private sector participation in education funding.