2023 Election: You Cannot Engage in Campaign of Hate', MNT Warns Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, Atiku, Others
- Politicians across the country have been warned against spewing hate and engaging in campaigns of calumny
- The call was made by the president of the Movement for Nigeria's Transformation (MNT), Edward Ogba
- According to Ogba, MNT is determined to promote unity, peace and progress in Nigeria in order to achieve the desired development
The president of the Movement for Nigeria's Transformation (MNT), Edward Ogba, has called on politicians to desist from all forms of malignant campaigns as the 2023 general elections draw near.
Ogba said this while speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, September 27, ahead of the commencement of the 2023 election campaign as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in its timetable.
Source: UGC
MNT president said it is important that every politician focuses on issue-based campaigns which are pertinent to national challenges like
His words:
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"Presidential candidate and their allies, campaign teams should make their campaigns issue based as several challenges begging for attention in the country.
"Such as insecurity, non-performing economy, poor basic infrastructure and even the fundamental problem of restructuring among others."
Promoting peace, unity and good governance
Ogba while stating that MNT is determined to promote good governance in Nigeria, urged political gladiators to jettison mudslinging and stereotyping colleagues in the game.
According to Ogba, the campaign period should be a time to re-examine the Nigerian problems with a view to addressing them and not an opportunity to settle scores and spew hate words across every platform provided.
He also urged every political party and their candidates, especially those seeking Presidential office to play by the rule of having the protection and the unity of Nigeria as a priority.
He added:
"We are consulting with the presidential candidates and are aimed at assessing their capacity to know who can truly lead the country to the promised land."
Why I led thousands of youths in mega rally for Peter Obi, Nigerian activist opens up after 48 hours
The activist who led residents of the Abuja community on a rally in support of Peter Obi had earlier said that the old ways of Nigerian politicians cannot be allowed to continue.
Moses Ogidi suggested that youths across the country cannot afford to miss the golden opportunity set before them.
According to Ogidi, the 2023 general election is a golden opportunity for youths to take back their country from the older generation.
Another Obidient march? Peter Obi's supporters release details of 'Mother of All' rally in Lagos
Supporters of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, are set to hold a rally in Lagos state.
The team lead for the supporters said the rally will take place in three different locations across the state.
The team lead assured Nigerians that the relevant security agencies across the country have been notified about the rally through the appropriate channel.
Source: Legit.ng
