Despair or Surrender is Not an Option, Nigeria’s Presidential Candidate Peter Obi Tells Supporters
Peter Obi, the LP’s presidential candidate for the upcoming February 25, 2023 election, has delivered a resounding message to his supporters in the aftermath of the recent ruling by the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC), which has cast a shadow of uncertainty over his presidential aspirations. With unflinching conviction, he has urged members of the Obidients movement and his followers to stand firm, emphasising that despair or surrender are never alternatives.
Addressing both his loyal supporters, whether they be at home or abroad, Obi acknowledged the palpable sense of dejection and disappointment that has gripped the Obidients movement since the tribunal verdict. In this moment of adversity, he made it clear that surrendering to despair is not the path they should tread on this arduous journey toward change and progress.
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A Marathon, Not a Sprint: Obi’s Steadfast Commitment
Drawing upon his earlier warning before the elections, the former governor of Anambra State reminded his supporters that this political journey was never intended to be a short race; rather, it is a marathon. Obi reassured his followers that the recent disappointments have not deterred him; on the contrary, they have ignited a renewed sense of purpose within him.
In a powerful testament to his unwavering dedication to the cause of building a new and better Nigeria, Obi declared that his commitment is lifelong. Rather than succumbing to dispiritedness, he pledged to redouble his efforts, driven by the desire to rescue the nation from its challenges and forge a brighter future for all its citizens. In this hour of uncertainty, Peter Obi’s message remains clear: hope and persistence will continue to guide the path forward for the Obidients movement and its supporters.
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