Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has joined the Labour Party just days after leaving the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, claiming that the party was the best platform for his ambitions.
According to him, I have chosen a path that I believe is consistent with our goals and my mantra of transitioning the country from consumption to production.
Obi, who is running to succeed President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) when his term ends in 2023, announced this in a series of tweets on his Twitter handle on Friday.
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.”
The presidential hopeful had Wednesday dumped the PDP in his bid to actualise his presidential ambition.
