Huge Blow for Peter Obi as Peace Movement Withdraws Support for LP Flag Bearer, Charges Youth Group to Do Same
- Nigerian youths have been urged to withdraw their support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2023 presidential election
- The call was made to the youths by the National Peace Movement leader who alleged that Obi has failed to show that he is not committed to the cause of the separatist group in the southeast
- According to the movement, Obi has blatantly refused to condemn the activities of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and their militia unit the Eastern Security Network
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The National Peace Movement has withdrawn its support for the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, over his blatant refusal to condemn the atrocious activities of the terrorist separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the southeast region of Nigeria.
The movement urged the Nigerian youths to reject candidates with pro-separatist ideology ahead of the 2023 general elections.
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According to the group, Obi has allegedly shown a link to the IPOB, and its militia unit, Eastern Security Network after he vowed never to condemn the group despite its actions.
The group said the former Anambra state governor further compounded reports that he is the patron of the group when he declared that he lives with members of the terrorist separatist group.
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In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday, January 5, by its national coordinator, Arome Johnson, called on Nigerian youths, to stop further mobilization for the Labour Party flagbearer.
Johnson said that the decision of the group followed Obi's failure to weigh in on the worsening attacks on the electorates and electoral infrastructure in the southeast by IPOB and its militant wing, the ESN.
He alleged that IPOB and ESN are also harming citizens that they perceived as opposed to their anticipated forceful takeover of the government at the federal level.
His words:
"Our movement is worried that Obi has avoided condemning IPOB/ESN’s atrocious crimes even when each successive attack makes it clearer that the terrorists/separatists are bent on jeopardizing the general elections in his home region.
"Obi’s silence over this unfolding development, therefore, suggests that his anticipated pathway to the presidency does not include emergence through a popular vote, which makes him a dangerous anti-democratic force."
The movement tendered an unreserved apology to Nigerians, especially to families that have been bereaved or impacted by IPOB/ESN’s criminality in recent months.
The movement advised the Nigerian youth to stop further mobilization for Peter Obi as he has persistently failed to demonstrate that he can stop the activities of the separatist terrorists.
Surprise as top APC governor takes action in Peter Obi, Labour Party's favour
The request by the Labour Party to use an Ebonyi state-owned stadium for its campaign has been approved.
The approval was expressly made by the governor of the state David Umahi, ahead of the slated date for the Labour Party's campaign.
Umahi also warned against denying access to government-owned facilities to opposition political parties.
Finally, Labour Party reacts to Obasanjo, Edwin Clark's support for Peter Obi's 2023 presidential candidacy
The recent endorsement of Peter Obi by a former president, Olusegun Obasanjo and an elder statesman, Edwin Clark has continued to elicit reactions.
The Labour Party, the political platform under which Peter Obi is vying for the 2023 presidency has also reacted.
According to the party, more endorsements are expected from top political leaders and well-meaning Nigerians.
Source: Legit.ng
