Mr. Peter Obi was a leading presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, he came third at the polls. Photo: IR
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, says despite current challenges a new Nigeria is possible
In his New Year Message to Nigerians on Monday, Mr. Obi said, “As Nigeria is the only country we have, deeply endowed but lacking good leadership over the years, we will continue to seek a new Nigeria that we know is possible.”
In the message, Obi noted that, the Labour party was set to assume the role of the country’s main opposition party as he prayed to God to bless the country and its citizens.
“The events of the past years are now part of our national history. As we trudge on, we remain mindful of the State of our Nation, and that our best hopes and aspirations remain largely unfulfilled’’ he said.
“Peace and security continue to elude us with the rising level of bloodletting deeply troubling and sometimes beyond a war situation’’. He maintained.
He continued, “While we pray for the repose of the souls of the departed, we demand that the Federal Government must do whatever is required to bring the perpetrators to justice and permanently stop a reoccurrence in any part of Nigeria.”
On governance Mr. Obi says, “Nigerians are now very aware and convinced that good governance, inclusive development, and accountable leadership expected in a functional democracy, continue to elude us.
“But we must be consistent and resolute in our demand for rule of law, regulatory quality and government effectiveness for transformative solutions to litany of our social problems.
Expressing worries over what he referred to as bad governance Mr. Obi queried, “If there is one fundamental threat to our democracy, it is the undermining and weakening of our national institutions and the capture of state affairs and resources by few individuals and private interests. This must stop for Nigeria to move forward and function as an inclusive and sustainable society and nation’’
The former presidential candidate, called on the National Assembly to recommit itself to its oversight role to ensure diligent implementation of the 2024 budget.
He thanked Nigerians who supported his campaign during the 2023 elections and voted for the Labour Party, for their abiding faith in Nigeria’s democracy.
“I wish to thank members of the Labour Party, the Obidient Family, friends and well-wishers of Nigeria for their loyalty, resilience, tenacity and commitment to true democracy’’.
Writing by Aliyu Ibrahim; Editing Tijjani Ibrahim
