16th February, 2023
By Victor Nwachukwu
Peter Obi, the candidate of Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election has promised to unite the country bring an end to poverty, sufferings and insecurity if elected.
The LP president candidate spoke at a townhall meeting organised by the Imo chapter of his party in Owerri, the state capital on Thursday.
Obi also promised that his election would lead to Nigeria’s economic emancipation, by moving the country from consumption to production.
He said his administration will respect the rule of law, if he is voted into power.
He commended the organisers of the meeting for their painstaking efforts at mobilising Nigerians to key into the programmes of the party.
Obi further reaffirmed his commitment to a new Nigeria that would work for and accommodate everyone, irrespective of tribe, religion or other inclinations.
He said: “My government will work closely with state governments to build uncommon synergy, with the aim of an all-inclusive governance for the overall good of all the citizens.
“Nigeria is blessed, we have all it takes to be a great country.
“All we need is the right leadership that will harness our potential as a country, such as the oil and gas in Imo, for our collective benefit.
“I will ensure respect for rule of law, secure and unite Nigeria and move the country from consumption to production.
“Vote for Labour Party, vote for human beings: papa, mama, pikin,” the LP presidential hopeful said.
He further said that his government would support a legislation to guarantee a certain percentage of women and youths in governance, as a way of pursuing affirmative action in line with global best practices.
This, he said, he would achieve by strengthening the not-too-young-to-run and other relevant extant laws.
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