Peter Obi Grabs LP Presidential Ticket, As Utomi Steps Down For Him

By Adesina Soyooye

Few days after he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and defected to the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has unanimously won the Presidential ticket of the Labour Party.

Until May 20, 2022, Obi, a two-time Governor of Anambra State, was a Presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP

Obi’s unopposed election early Monday afternoon, May 30, 2022, was during the LPs National Convention at Orchid Hotel, Asaba, Delta State.

An aspirant under the Party, a perennial elective office contester, Prof. Pat Utomi, stepped down for him. Utomi:  “Obi must be given the opportunity to govern this country”, he said as he withdrew from the race.

The LP is suddenly rated to make an unprecedented impact on the Nigeria political scene following Obi’s entry. He has a rock star followership amongst millions of youths.