The Labour Party has also said at least five governors and other leaders are supporting the presidential ambition of Peter Obi
By Eugene Onyeji
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), on Friday evening attended the Dunamis International Gospel Centre vigil.
The entire church went into loud oviation after Obi was introduced by Becky, the wife of the Senior Pastor, Paul Enenche.
Addressing members of the church, Becky Enenche said: “And we also have tonight, Mr Peter Obi who has joined for the service this evening.”
The entire church erupted into clapping and screaming as they cheered him.
While the cheering was on, Enenche himself walked to Obi and shook his hand.
Peter Obi is one of the leading contenders for the Februay 2023 presidential election and has taken to his social media platforms to say, “I spent an uplifting and exhilarating 8 hours of fellowship amongst fellow Nigerians at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre 2022 Mid Year Praise and Worship, with Dr. Paul Enenche, his family and other dignitaries.
“I used that auspicious occasion to thank God. In praying, I said: ‘God we have no other nation but Nigeria. Please deliver us. Please save us. Nigeria must not go down. Let your light shine upon this nation.’ God is Good!”
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Reacting to the video, some Nigerians agreed that Peter Obi’s candidacy is not a mere political project but a national movement for the reawakening of Nigerians to take their destiny in their hands and break the chains and shackles for which they are derided as being “sub-citizens”.
Apart from the massive support from the Nigerian youths, the former Anambra State Governor is rumoured to be enjoying the support of former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo who is said to be allegedly recruiting other political leaders to back the Labour Party presidential candidate ahead of the 2023 elections.
The Labour Party has also said at least five governors and other leaders are supporting the presidential ambition of Peter Obi.
The Deputy National Chairman of the party, Bashiru Apapa made this known in Ado Ekiti during a sensitisation programme for LP members at the weekend.
