The Vice Presidential candidate of the PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed happiness over the emergence of Boris Johnson as the  leader of the Conservative Party in Britain, saying it was a happy climax to what appeared to be a major leadership issue, with the lesson that contestants should maturely sort out their problems without degenerating into something unpleasant.

Obi said this, yesterday, while speaking with Airport Correspondents  at the local wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, who sought his views, knowing fully well that the new Prime Minister is his friend.

Describing Boris as  “Afrocentric”, Obi said he had followed his activities as a Mayor if London and was impressed by his pragmatism, his love for justice and his interest in Africa and African affairs. He demonstrated these qualities by the briefness of his speech and the speed with which he had chosen his team.  He expressed optimism that with his emergence, the contentious issues surrounding “Brexit”, would be given the required attention.

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Obi also expressed his optimism that more attention would be given to issues affecting Africa. 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.