Former Anambra state Governor Peter Obi, has voiced his optimism over the emergence of Boris Johnson as the Prime Minister of Britain, describing the former mayor of London as Afrocentric.
The former People’s Democratic Party candidate Vice Presidential candidate said he had followed his activities as a Mayor of London and was impressed by his pragmatism, his love for justice and his interest in Africa and African affairs.
He further expressed his optimism that more attention would be given to issues affecting Africa by Britain.
His words: “At occasions when I have had to raise the question about Africa, especially Nigeria, Mr Johnson had responded with empathy, though with a tinge of cautious optimism borne out of our inability to get our politics right in many African countries. I wish he would treat us with understanding.”
Expressing hope that the election of Boris Johnson will strengthen the relationship between Britain and Africa, especially Nigeria, Obi said that it was another opportunity for Nigeria and Britain to pursue deeper mutual collaboration and respect.
On the manner of his emergence, Obi said that Nigeria had a lot to learn in that respect, including the futility of trying to impose oneself on the people even when one was rejected, thus making the country lose a lot of money on needless litigation.
