APC chieftain hails Peter Obi’s consistent posture on national issues

A prominent member of All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura has expressed his admiration for the 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi over the latter’s consistent posture on national issues, particularly his commitment to a more prosperous and self-reliant Nigeria.

According to him, a statement that could clearly be seen as a thumbs up to Obi’s commitment and courage in his Presidential pursuit.

Zaura made this comment when Obi paid him a private visit in Abuja.

Before the duo went into the private talks, Obi openly commended Zaura for his exceptional leadership and philanthropic initiatives, particularly through the AA Zaura Foundation International, which has been instrumental in lifting many Nigerians, especially those from his region, out of poverty,

The former Anambra governor lauded Zaura’s passion towards lifting ordinary Nigerians from being consumption-focused to a people with production mindset through his empowerment initiatives, stressing the long-term impact such initiatives would bring to the country at large.

Although the meeting between Obi and Zaura has been described as highly confidential, sources close to both parties suggested that the visit was part of Obi’s broader efforts to engage with influential political figures across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 Presidential election.

AA Zaura, who is the President of the AA Zaura Foundation International, was the APC candidate for Kano Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general election, and a key figure in the Kano political scene.

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