Victor Ezeja
Former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has officially joined Labour, Party, apparently to secure ticket to contest for president in the 2023 general election.
Obi who aspires to contest for president in the 2023 election, three days ago resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he had been screened in preparation for the primaries coming up on Saturday and Sunday.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelObi resigned from PDP over alleged gang up by some party leaders which became a threat to his ambition.
In a post on his verified Twitter handle on Friday afternoon, confirmed his joining the Labour Party.
Obi said he has consulted widely with various parties for a platform where he can continue pursuing the mandate of reforming the country through mounting the saddle of leadership, and therefore found Labour Party as one that aligns with his aspiration.
He wrote, “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria.
“This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator.
“Since I resigned from the PDP because of issues that are at variance with my persona and principles, I have consulted widely with various parties and personalities to ensure we do not complicate the route to our desired destination.
“For me, the process of achieving our goal is as fundamental as what one will do thereafter.”
According to him, “I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production; and that is the Labour Party which is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing and uniting Nigerians as one family.
“I invite all Nigerians to join me in taking back our country. Be assured that I’ll never let you down,” Obi tweeted.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
