From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
Labour Party (LP) Vice Presidential candidate, Sen. Datti Baba Ahmed said Nigerians should expect political tsunami in 2023 similar to the election surprises of 2019.
Datti spoke to some journalists in Maiduguri, Borno State capital Thursday, during a meeting with the party stakeholders and supporters.
“What is happening now is phenomenon. What happened in 2019 was limited to the northwest and northeast, and obviously Buhari won. Nigerians should expect political tsunami. The tsunami will happen across the six geo-political zones,” he maintained.
He said he has been to some states and seen movement for a new Nigeria and thirst of many young, poor and underprivileged, to have a better country. He said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi represent a rallying point for the mass of Nigeria population.
“What is happening now is not about state of origin; traders, artisan, youths, professionals, farmers: all in same movement and there is safety in this because you wont find a farmer in Sokoto fighting another farmer in Lagos because they are united by one common factor,” he explained.
He said his party was redefining politics in the country even before the 2023 poll. He asked people not to sell their votes during election as doing so could put them in more suffering after 2023.
He said his party will procured security, leads with trust and accountability, ensure prosperous country through manufacturing and productivity.
He said he was in Borno on assessment visit; to observe the challenges and enhance the party’s chance in the February 2023 polls.
Labour Governorship candidate in Borno, Capt Ibrahim Msheliha urged the people to collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVC)
He said no amount of slogan can transform into votes except people have their PVCs and vote.