The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi won the election, his campaign organisation insists. He was denied victory by the power-that-be in the country, according to the Obedient Movement.
Recall that Obi lots the critical election to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was declared winner by the nation’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Movement made the assertion at the weekend, saying the corruption in the country’s electoral system denied the LP candidate his deserved victory.
He spoke during a symposium organised by the Movement in Awka, the Anambra state capital. The event held at the All Saints Cathedral Auditorium was tagged “Repositioning the Obidient Movement for Greater Impact.”
Tanko’s assertion comes ahead the next presidential election which Obi has shown interest in contesting.
He explained that the party is prepared to win the next presidential election, and has been meeting with critical stakeholders to ensure the plan materialised.
According to him, the New Nigeria that Nigerians have been longing for, is possible with Obi as president of the country.
He stated that the party will ensure that the former governor is not robbed of victory this time around, with the supports of Nigerians as “Obi has the potential to emerge as president in 2027 if we put our acts together.”
He said Nigerians are already tired of the current administration and are desirous of change.
Tanko said, “A new Nigeria is possible if we start doing the right things in electing those who lead us. We are determined to end bad governance in Nigeria by ensuring the right people are elected. During the 2023 general election, we were accused of lacking structure, yet Peter Obi won the election but was denied victory due to electoral malpractice. This time, history will not repeat itself.
“Even the North is dissatisfied with the current government. We will advocate for electoral reform and champion it legally and physically. We will mobilise our people on the streets, and in the courts, and present our proposals to the National Assembly. The Obidient Movement seeks to empower Nigerian youths, advocating for meaningful change and accountability. Our mission aligns with the pursuit of good governance, justice, and equity.”
The LP candidate came a distant third in the election behind Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress, APC candidate and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, according to the results declared by INEC.
Obi has yet to to accept the election verdict citing electoral fraud as his reason.
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