Obi Pays Solidarity Visit To Abure, Endorses Newly Elected NWC
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, on Tuesday joined a crowd of party faithfuls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to pay a solidarity visit at the party’s national headquarters.
The LP disclosed Obi’s visit in a post on its X (former Twitter) handle on Tuesday, saying he endorsed the party’s newly elected National Working Committee led by Barrister Julius Abure and also urged aggrieved party members to put the survival of Nigerians and Nigeria first above all other interests.
Speaking in Abuja, Obi noted that Nigerians were passing through difficult times with many unable to afford the necessities of life, saying how to survive this challenge should be uppermost in the mind of well-meaning Nigerians and not the next election.
He explained that politicians were quick to think about elections rather than governance which entails making life better for citizens.
The former Anambra State Governor also assured party members that he will work with the leadership of the party to ensure that the LP retains its leadership position in the FCT.
According to him, political parties exist only because Nigeria exists as such it behooves on everyone of us to work together to ensure the survival of our country because “ Nigeria is the only country we have.”
Earlier, the National Chairman called on the aggrieved party members to sheath their sword and join in the battle to rescue Nigeria.
“We are at the point where Nigerians are grappling with economic challenges, where workers are not respected, earning a paltry N30.000 minimum wage, where inflation is sky high and where most Nigerians go to be on empty stomach,” he said,
He appreciated Mr. Peter Obi for paying the visit and ensured him that the party will do everything possible to restore unity in the party.
His Excellency @PeterObi endorses Barr. Julius Abure led newly elected Labour Party National Working Committee (NWC), pays solidarity visit at the party National Headquarters today.#ForwardEver pic.twitter.com/vXNZtjeEs3
— LabourPartyNG (@NgLabour) May 21, 2024
