Viral Video of Peter Obi Riding in a Canoe To Visit Flood Victims in Benue Emerges, Crowd Goes Berserk for Him
- Peter Obi has yet again shown his humane and warm-hearted side following his latest visit to Benue state
- The Labour Party flagbearer to a trip in a canoe to Benue state to physically extend his condolence to flood victims in the middle-belt state
- Prior to his visit, the Labour Party had announced that it will suspend all its campaign rallies in honour of all the flood victims in Nigeria
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Presidential hopeful and flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has visited flood victims in Benue state to empathise with their families.
As reported by the Vanguard newspaper, the former Anambra state governor was seen in a viral video riding in a canoe to visit flood families of flood victims on Thursday, October 20.
Source: Twitter
This move by Peter Obi is coming a few hours after he and the Labour Party announced the decision to cancel their campaign activities in honour of flood victims across the affected states in Nigeria.
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Supporters chant Peter Obi's name in Benue
In the viral video, Obi was seen inside a canoe in a flooded area meant to be a road passage for pedestrians.
There were happy cheers as he was mobbed around by supporters who were chanting his name "Peter Obi, our president".
Benue State government recently confirmed that no fewer than 24 persons have lost their lives in 12 Local Government Areas, LGAs, of the State to the surging flood that hit the state while 74 others sustained serious injuries.
2023 elections: Peter Obi suspends presidential campaign, gives reason
Recall that Legit.ng reported earlier that Peter Obi took a crucial decision to honour the victims of flood across the federation.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra state, announced the suspension of his campaign and planned to visit some of the affected areas.
The LP flagbearer asked his contenders to do the same and asked them to come to the rescue of the victims through donations.
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Similarly, the Labour Party presidential candidate has continued with his quest to make his Aso Rock dreams become a reality in 2023.
In the buildup of the forthcoming polls, the former governor of Anambra state paid a visit to Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom.
Confirming the development on his Twitter page, Obi noted he visited Ortom to sympathise with him over the negative impact of floods in Benue which has led to the loss of lives and properties.
Source: Legit.ng
