Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, has urged his followers and all Nigerians to exercise temperance, patriotism, and patience in the face of adversity.
The former governor of Anambra State argued in a series of tweets on Wednesday that recent events in the country, especially political happenings in Adamawa state, highlight the significance of adhering to the rule of law.
“We were provoked during the elections, but we showed restraint, patriotism and wisdom because we were voting for a greater Nigeria and not for the destruction of Nigeria. They deployed agents who killed and maimed many, including innocent women, but we kept our cool.
“Yet, we must do our utmost to be calm even under provocation; we must also not allow those bent on using any pretext to plunge our country into chaos and leave our youths without a future to succeed,” the LP flagbearer stated.
Obi went on to say that as a patriotic Nigerian who has faithfully served his country, he remains devoted to serving the people and attaining a greater Nigeria.
He pleaded for every Nigerian to keep faith and hope alive in Nigeria.
“We are on this journey together, and better and happier years await all of us. God bless the good people of Nigeria and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“So we must stay the course. H.E. President Muhammadu Buhari asked Nigerian youths to have faith in Nigeria and prepare for leadership roles when he signed the ‘Not Too Young to Run Act’ into law.
“I agree with him that we have enough vibrant and intelligent Nigerian youths ready to propel Nigeria to greatness, and it is my desire and commitment to empower Nigerian youths to leadership.
“It bears reiterating as I did yesterday at the National Executive Council Meeting of the Labour Party held in Asaba, that the millions of Nigerians who voted for Datti and I did not just cast their votes, but they invested their hope in us for a new Nigeria.
“In view of this, l ask all well-meaning Nigerians to commit their heart to prayers for a better and greater Nigeria,” Mr Obi said.
According to the LP Presidential Candidate, Nigeria is a wonderfully blessed and potentially great nation.
“With the Almighty God on our side, Nigeria’s greatness will soon manifest fully, thus ensuring that she is well-respected globally,” he assured.
Obi stated that he is still committed to serving the Nigerian people and building a greater Nigeria in which everyone benefits from the country’s God-given richness of vast human and natural resources.
