A Nigerian man talked about how emotional it was for him when he
spotted the former governor of Anambra state, Mr Peter Obi, quietly
seated on a train in the United Kingdom. He was blown away by the
politicians simplicity.
Apga Alaigbo wrote on Facebook:
“Odera,
We do not know each other, but I follow you closely on
Facebook. I am from Anambra though I live in the UK. I have heard so
much about our former Governor, Mr. Peter Obi. We became more interested
in him after the platform speech. Even in my work place, Nigerians
there debated the speech. We agreed that if indeed all he said were
reflection of his life, that we have at last discovered a NIgerian fit
to be entrusted with national leadership. Though some of us swore that
that was how he lived, some of us, including me, were are a bit
skeptical.
“Today, this morning, as I was in a train going to work, he
entered and at first stand when all seats were occupied. He later sat
down. Out of curiosity of meeting a Nigerian of his status scrambling
for train, I got his pictures.
“There is nothing wrong with entering train like every other
person. In the UK and others climes, former high government officers
join public transport and are happy. In fact this is one of the reasons
they strive to lead well, because what they provided would be what they
will enjoy.
“In the UK, what former Governors and others do is to cruise around city in limousines.
“After the snapping, I went to meet Mr. Obi who told me that he
would stop at Green Park and that he was going for Commonwealth meeting
at Marlborough House.
“It was happy I met and engaged him.” Alaigbo wrote.
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