{"id":195059,"date":"2026-02-15T09:45:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T08:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/embody-excellence-to-be-called-his-excellency-peter-obi"},"modified":"2026-02-15T10:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:53:23","slug":"embody-excellence-to-be-called-his-excellency-peter-obi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/embody-excellence-to-be-called-his-excellency-peter-obi","title":{"rendered":"Embody Excellence to Be Called His Excellency Peter Obi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on intending leaders of Nigeria to be compassionate about the welfare of the people.<\/p>\n<p>Obi also said whoever wants to be addressed as \u2018His Excellency\u2019 must embody excellence.<\/p>\n<p>He spoke on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at a meeting of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Obidient Movement.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed the importance of unity, calling on all Nigerians to work together as one family toward the common goal of building a new Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The former Anambra State governor said Nigeria\u2019s politics must shift from mere consumption to production, harnessing the nation\u2019s resources to generate wealth and prosperity for all.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigeria must be led by leaders who are competent, compassionate, and committed \u2014 leaders who prioritise development, security, education, healthcare, poverty reduction, and creating opportunities for our youth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut achieving this requires a renewal of character and accountability. Those who aspire to be called \u201chonourable\u201d must truly act honourably; those who seek to be addressed as \u201cHis Excellency\u201d must embody excellence; and those who aim to be \u201cdistinguished\u201d must live distinguished lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet this be the standard for our leaders and a guiding principle for all citizens committed to the nation\u2019s progress,\u201d Obi said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on intending leaders of Nigeria to be compassionate about the welfare of the people. Obi also said whoever wants to be addressed as \u2018His Excellency\u2019 must embody excellence. 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