Peter Obi Speaks on Labour Party Taking Over from PDP

• Peter Obi of the Labour Party has said his party is adjusting to its new role as the main opposition party in Nigeria
• The PDP is considered the main opposition in Nigeria, a role it has been playing since it lost to APC in 2015
• In his new year message, Obi prayed for Nigeria and Nigerians and asked God to grant their good heart desires

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Awka, Anambra - Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential flagbearer in the 2023 election, has positioned his party as the main opposition in Nigeria, a role the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has occupied since the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015.

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In his New Year message, the former governor of Anambra state said his Labour Party will continue to adjust to the new role as the main opposition party in Nigeria.

According to Obi, the Labour Party will be firmed in its role as the opposition and keep the ruling APC on its toes in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.

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In a tweet on Monday, January 1, the former presidential candidate said his quest and that of his supporters was good leadership lacking in the country for years while expressing optimism that it can be achieved.

Despite the challenges, Obi maintained that a new Nigeria is possible. He then extended his greetings to all Nigerians while praying to God to bless them with their good heart desires in 2014 and beyond.

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The Labour Party chieftain said:

"We will continue ongoing discussions and efforts for the Labour Party to adjust to our new role as Nigeria’s main opposition party. We will continue to constructively engage all Nigerians and our friends, who have now realized the vast implications of the road not taken; and the folly of national interest decisions predicated on sentiments and primordial interests."

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Legit.ng earlier reported that the recent attacks on Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of Plateau state have continued to generate reactions from concerned Nigerians, and the place has become the venue for politicians to express their compassion.

No less than 195 dead bodies have so far been counted as victims of the attack, which happened on Saturday, December 24.

Source: Legit.ng