Celebrated author, Chimamanda Adichie, says her unwavering support for presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, stems from her belief in his “selfless leadership” and “commitment” to Nigeria.

Distinguishing Obi from many of his political peers, Adichie, in an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, described him as a man who is not driven by ego or desperation for power.

“He (Obi) doesn’t need to be president. He wants to be because he cares about Nigeria, but he doesn’t need to be. And that is a very important distinction. There are people who are desperate to become president, not because they have any good intentions for the country, but because of their egos,” she said.

The award-winning author noted that her support for Obi is “rooted in my love for this country” and in the belief that with the right leader, “we can be better than we are.”

The writer added that Obi’s values, humility, and accountability to the people make him stand out.

“Peter Obi is not a person who expects you to thank him for doing his job as a leader, because to him it’s his job. There’s a sense, I think, in Peter Obi that he’s accountable to the people. He doesn’t think that somehow he will lord it over people,” she said.