By A former presidential aspirant under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi has joined Labour Party.
It would be recalled that Obi, a former Anambra State governor, on Wednesday, resigned from the opposition party and withdrew from its presidential race, days to the primaries.
On Friday, he announced his decision to join Labour Party via his verified Twitter page, saying the decision came after wide consultations with various parties and personalities.
The 60-year-old also stated that he dumped the PDP “because of issues that are at variance with my persona and principles”, while thanking Nigerian youths for the encouragement.
He wrote, “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria.
“This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator.
“Since I resigned from the PDP because of issues that are at variance with my persona and principles, I have consulted widely with various parties and personalities to ensure we do not complicate the route to our desired destination.
“For me, the process of achieving our goal is as fundamental as what one will do thereafter.
“Therefore, I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production; and that is the Labour Party which is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing and uniting Nigerians as one family.
“I invite all Nigerians to join me in taking back our country. Be assured that I’ll never let you down.”
I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria.
This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator. pic.twitter.com/Tes70U5EmJ
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 27, 2022
