Award-winning Nigeria writer, Chimamanda Adichie has endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Chimamanda gave her endorsement on Tuesday in a statement issued via her verified Facebook handle to congratulate Obi on his 61st birthday.
Chimamanda referred to Obi as her ‘biggest’ brother and promised to vote for him in the 2023 presidential election.
Her words, “I cannot wait for February 25, 2023, when I, with personal pride in you and with hope for what Nigeria can become, will cast my vote for you and your running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.”
The 44-year-old Enugu-born and award-winning author acknowledged Obi’s support for her parents.
She said, “Happy birthday to Peter Obi, my dearest Big Bro: I will never forget your kindness to my beloved parents.
“Thank you for the respect you showed them, for your many visits to Abba, where you gave to Daddy and Mummy the most precious gifts: your time and your attention.
“Thank you for walking this still-unbearable journey of grief with my siblings and me.
“You owe my undiluted supports, Chimamanda stated.”
