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From Idu Jude, Abuja
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for transparency and fairness in the 2027 poll and cautioned against attempts to truncate the process.
“We will make the election count. And those who don’t want it to count, we’ll count them,” he said during the presentation of a book titled, “Obi, the political change agent” in Abuja, yesterday.
He lamented that Nigerians had been turned into refugees in their own country. He challenged the people to rise and change the current political system, adding that the structure does not care about the people.
Obi, who listed insecurity, poverty, theft and lack of accountability by public officials as some of the ills plaguing the country, called for collective efforts to dismantle the proceeds of ill-gotten wealth, insisting that “any country where those in government are richer than business people is an unproductive country. A very simple definition of production is value.”
He said the current system is totally unproductive, adding that the country has raised ‘Nigerian masters,’ who have destroyed rail lines and other infrastructure built by the colonial masters.
He explained that to rebuild the country, Nigerians must make sacrifices, as he disclosed that the Obidient Movement would look for genuine people willing to fix the country at all levels.
His remarks may not be unconnected with the activities of some federal lawmakers originally elected on the LP platform but have abandoned their core opposition functions.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, National Coordinator of Obidient Movement, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, stated that the movement for the 2027 election had grown from a quest to change the old order of the negative Nigerian landscape to one of the biggest social-ideological movements in Africa and the world.
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Tanko noted that Obedient Movement is not a political organisation or an election regularisation scheme but a movement that focuses on rejigging governance, realignment by pointing its direction to the people and espousing the dividends of democracy for the people, to the people and by the people.
“Our beloved nation, Nigeria, stands at a crossroads. The old ways have failed us, and the status quo is no longer tenable, yet amidst the challenges, we find opportunities for growth, innovation and progress. The Obidient Movement, led by our champion of change, Mr Peter Obi, embodies this spirit of transformation.
“The Obidient Movement is more than just a political phenomenon; it represents a shift in the narrative, a call to action and a demand for a better future. It is a testament to the power of collective action, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unwavering desire for a brighter tomorrow.
“As we embark on this intellectual journey, we will explore the themes of resilience and the unyielding desire for a better Nigeria. We shall examine the role of leadership, the power of collective action and the imperative of embracing a new vision for our nation’s future. We will discuss the challenges we face, the opportunities we have, and the strategies we must employ to build a Nigeria that is just, equitable and prosperous for all.”
He insisted that the inevitability of a new Nigeria is not just a dream but a necessity. “We owe it to ourselves, our children and future generations to ensure that our nation is a place, where everyone can thrive, where everyone can live with dignity, and where everyone can reach their full potential.
“As we celebrate our principal, Mr Obi, it is pertinent that we bear in mind that this auspicious gathering today is far more than just the presentation of a book,” he stated.
He said the Movement could boast of 28 states with seven outstanding states to be announced soon, and 540 LGAs out of 774 with 234 to be completed.
Acting Chairman of the LP, Senator Nenadi Usman, highlighted that in every generation, there arises a voice that does not merely echo the frustrations of the people but dares to chart a new path for them.
“Mr Obi, whose life and political saga we unveil today, has become such a voice. This book, meticulously authored and boldly titled, tells a story far beyond politics. It is the story of accountability against impunity, simplicity against flamboyance, principle against expediency and prudence against financial recklessness,” she said.
