By Kolawole Ojebisi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has said there are clear indications that Nigeria is on a downward spiral while urging prominent citizens not to be afraid to voice their concerns.
Obi cited untold hardship besetting Nigerians as one of the indices that the country is on the verge of collapse.
He made the remarks while addressing party members during the ongoing National Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.
“Do not fear anybody. Those who were afraid yesterday didn’t do any better.
“We must speak out when things are going wrong. Nigeria is collapsing. The numbers are clear; the indices are clear—people are getting poorer every day,” he said.
He emphasised the need for unity and inclusion within the party, saying that, “Labour Party has chosen to be a family, and we must do everything as a family. It’s not about Peter Obi’s choice; it’s everyone’s choice. This family excludes no one. We want to build a party that is fair and just.”
Looking ahead to future elections, Obi stated: “We want to go into the next election fully prepared, offering Nigerians the best and most competent candidates for the House of Representatives, the Senate, Governorships, and the Presidency.”
He also stressed the importance of party loyalty and competence among aspirants: “We want to correct the mistakes we made in the past. Anyone seeking to contest under our party must be a committed member, not just someone passing through. They must be competent.”
