Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, visited Akure on Monday to rally support for the party’s candidate in the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, Chief Sola Ebiseni.
Obi, joined by key LP leaders, led a vibrant roadshow through the main streets of Akure to engage voters ahead of the Saturday election.
During the campaign, Obi urged the people of Ondo State to vote for the Labour Party and resist the influence of vote buying and selling.
He emphasized the importance of restoring integrity to Nigeria’s democracy, which he said has been undermined by transitional politics.
Obi told the crowd, “We are here for the gubernatorial campaign ahead of Saturday’s election. We know democracy is struggling in Nigeria, and while they’ve turned it into a tool for transitional politics, we must continue our efforts to build a new Nigeria. A Nigeria where a child of nobody can become somebody, a country with equal opportunities for all.”
He further elaborated on his vision for the country, stating, “We want to build a Nigeria where poverty is eliminated, where children have access to quality education, where hospitals function, and where we put an end to corruption. We don’t want stolen money to be used to buy our votes, only for those responsible to keep stealing from us.”
Obi also called for a shift from a consumer economy to a productive one, saying that the country needed to focus on job creation and economic growth.
“This is why we are campaigning. We want to stop the stealing and start rebuilding Nigeria.”
Chief Sola Ebiseni, the LP’s gubernatorial candidate, also addressed the crowd, claiming that the Labour Party was the most popular political force in Ondo State.
He pointed to the party’s achievements and initiatives in various parts of the state, which he said had made a significant impact on the lives of the people.
Ebiseni expressed confidence that Ondo voters would support the LP.
