The Nationwide Coordinator of the ‘Obidient Motion’, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed the potential for the Labour Occasion’s 2023 candidate, Peter Obi, changing into Nigeria’s president in 2027.
Tanko additionally famous that electoral malpractice within the 2023 election denied Obi victory, including {that a} “new Nigeria” is feasible if the individuals elect the best leaders.
He made this assertion at a one-day symposium, themed “Repositioning the Obidient Motion for Larger Affect,” organised by the ‘Obidient’ Motion and Anambra State Assist Teams on the All Saints Cathedral Auditorium in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Saturday.
Tanko stated, “We’re devoted to selling good governance and accountability by bringing collectively key stakeholders to debate Nigeria’s future. This occasion underscores the motion’s dedication to unity, justice, and fairness.
“Obi has the potential to emerge as president in 2027 if we put our acts collectively. We may have our brokers ready effectively earlier than the 2027 normal election, coaching and retraining them.
“A brand new Nigeria is feasible if we begin doing the best issues in electing those that lead us. We’re decided to finish dangerous governance in Nigeria by making certain the best individuals are elected. In the course of the 2023 normal election, we have been accused of missing construction, but Peter Obi gained the election however was denied victory as a result of electoral malpractice. This time, historical past won’t repeat itself.
“Even the North is dissatisfied with the present authorities. We are going to advocate for electoral reform and champion it legally and bodily. We are going to mobilise our individuals on the streets, and within the courts, and current our proposals to the Nationwide Meeting. The Obidient Motion seeks to empower Nigerian youths, advocating for significant change and accountability. Our mission aligns with the pursuit of excellent governance, justice, and fairness.”
Tanko additionally urged the South East to proceed supporting the motion, calling without spending a dime and honest elections that really symbolize Nigerians’ pursuits. He added that the appointment of the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee’s chairman must be free from the President’s affect to make sure independence.
In her remarks, the occasion chair, Prof. Stella Okunna, emphasised the significance of excellent governance and thanked the organisers for re-energising the motion.
Okunna inspired the workforce to extend visibility past occasion traces.
Additionally addressing the stakeholders, the Labour Occasion’s 2025 governorship aspirant for Anambra, Valentine Ozigbo, highlighted the motion’s aim of advancing Nigerians’ pursuits and urged members to remain united, working in direction of a greater Nigeria.
He stated, “I’ve distributed a doc titled ‘Ka Anambra Chawapu’. The
doc outlines insurance policies for a greater, brighter, and extra affluent Anambra, which, when carried out, will guarantee a greater future for the state.”
Ozigbo added that the individuals should unite to wrest energy from the incumbents.
Talking nearly, economist Prof. Pat Utomi referred to as for synergy and proactiveness amongst members, urging collective motion in direction of a brighter future.