Labour Party has received a boost with Peter Obi joining the platform as its likely presidential candidate
By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has formally joined the Labour Party to prosecute his presidential ambition for next year’s election on the platform, a move that has resonated with Nigerians.
TheNiche had exclusively reported yesterday that Peter Obi would choose between Labour Party and the Social Democratic Party to pursue his presidential bid.
Within minutes of Peter Obi announcing that he has joined the Labour Party, the party became the number one trend on Nigerian Twitter.
On his verified Twitter handle, Obi said: “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.
“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. I invite all Nigerians to join me in taking back our country. Be assured that I’ll never let you down. -PO”
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The more than 45,000 tweets that followed Peter Obi’s move to Labour Party were hilarious and serious at the same time.
@PoojaMedia said: “Prayer Point that Peter Obi at Labour Party won’t make him to Labour in Vain. Aduraaaaaaaaa.”
@pastoslam2 said: “Peter Obi leaving the PDP is the best news I’ve heard in months. Whether Labour Party or NNPP, I don’t care! Even if he joins Jollof Rice Party, I’ll vote for him. PDP should share their stolen Dollars & bid farewell to the presidency.”
@arisemma said: “News coming in, Peter Obi has joined Labour Party. Now we are labourers. Let us work together in faith, peace and for a greater Nigeria.”
@Shehusky said: “Our Peter Obi has joined the Labour Party. Pls go and get your PVC. Tell your friends, neighbours and loved ones to go and get their PVCs. With our PVC everything is possible. Peter Obi will be president of Nigeria in 2023.”
@Oyinkitana said: “If Peter Obi could do it in APGA then he can do it in Labour Party.”
