JUST IN: Edwin Clark follows Obasanjo route, endorses Peter Obi for president

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has continued to gain support from people that matter.

Just two days after former president Olusegun Obasanjo endorsed the ex Anambra State governor ahead of the February 25 presidential election, elder statesman Edwin Clark has followed suit.

Chief Clark announced his position at a news briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.

The elder statesman based his endorsement of Mr Obi, who is the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party on traits he believes are critical to leading the country.

Explaining further, he cited honesty, trust and transparency, all of which he said Mr Obi displayed when he was governor of Anambra State.

Chief Clark called on Mr Obi to tackle the issues of the injustices and environmental degradation in the Niger Delta region if elected as President.

The Ijaw leader’s backing is the second high-profile endorsement to be received by Mr Obi in three days.