Tobi Adebayo
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has emerged as the Labour Party flagbearer for the 2023 presidential election.
This was announced at the Party’s Convention and presidential primary held in Asaba, Delta State.
Two of the party’s aspirants had stepped down for Obi.
They include Professor Pat Utomi and Joseph Faduri.
ThisNigeria reported that Obi had announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a letter addressed to the party chairman, Iyiochia Ayu, the politician alleged that “recent developments” within the party were the reason for his resignation.
On Friday, May 27, Obi announced via Twitter that he had moved to Labour Party.
“I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria.
“This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator.
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“Since I resigned from the PDP because of issues that are at variance with my persona and principles, I have consulted widely with various parties and personalities to ensure we do not complicate the route to our desired destination.
“For me, the process of achieving our goal is as fundamental as what one will do thereafter.
“Therefore, I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production; and that is the Labour Party which is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing and uniting Nigerians as one family,” the tweets read.
“I invite all Nigerians to join me in taking back our country. Be assured that I’ll never let you down,” he tweeted.
