Obi also urged NIgerians to join hands in moving the nation from consumption to production for the good of society
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said ‘no religion, tribe, or political party buys food cheaper’ in any market in Nigeria as citizens battle worsening hardship.
He made this known on his X handle on Monday, urging citizens of the country to join hands in moving the nation from consumption to production for the good of society.
The former Anambra State governor went on to say Nigeria’s many challenges as a nation could be conquered by unity of efforts, collaboration, and mutual respect.
His post comes amid allegations from President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, that the LP presidential candidate introduced religion and ethnicity sentiments during the 2023 polls.
Speaking via his social media page, Obi tweeted: “In continuation of my Easter Sunday activities yesterday evening, after sharing the Easter joys with the inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre, yesterday, I was at the Central Mosque, Onitsha to pray with the Muslim Community in the City who are in the last ten days of the Ramadan fasting. It was heartwarming to see how they were able to judiciously deploy the little resources I gave them last year for the renovation of their mosque.
“I took time to remind them, and indeed every Nigerian, of the need to rise above religion and tribe, but in unity and brotherly love, continue to work hard for the development of our dear nation.
“Our many challenges in our nation can be conquered by a unity of efforts, collaboration, and mutual respect. As I have always maintained, no religion, tribe, or political party buys food cheaper in any market anywhere in Nigeria.
“We must, therefore, join hands in moving our nation from consumption to production, for the good of society. I shared my little Easter gifts, and Financial support with the community and appreciated them for their kind words, encouragement, and prayers.
“Together as one, we will build the New Nigeria.”