The Labor Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has vowed to put an end to the activities of undesirable political structures that hold Nigerians in slavery to hunger and poverty.
The former governor of Anambra State also said that Nigerians would witness a new life if they voted for him in the upcoming presidential election on February 25.
He gave the assurances on Thursday in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti state, during the Labor Party’s mega-rally held at the Ekiti Parapo pavilion.
Obi, who sought the votes of state residents, promised massive jobs for the country’s multitude of unemployed youth.
The LP presidential candidate, who also promised his government would tackle insecurity, corruption and banish hunger from the land, noted that the Labor Party meant well for Nigeria.
He said: “I want to assure you that if you vote for me as the next president of Nigeria, I will unite and secure this country.
“I will end hunger and poverty and provide good jobs for many unemployed graduates in Nigeria.
“My administration will move this country from a consumer nation to a producer nation and bring the dividends of good governance to the people.
“I will not only stop corruption, but I will eradicate poverty in every state in the federation because our young people will be properly cared for and will no longer travel outside the country in search of greener pastures.
“Ekiti Kete, vote for Labor in the next presidential election.”
Earlier in his speech, the party’s national chairman, Barr. Julius Abure thanked party members, supporters and admirers for coming out in large numbers to identify with the party and its presidential candidate.
Abure, who urged people to vote for Obi in the upcoming presidential election, described the LP candidate as trustworthy, dedicated and committed, saying he was ready to fight for the survival of the youth and Nigerians in general.
The state party chairman, Barr, also spoke. Odunayo Okunade, advised the party faithful not to sell their votes to desperate politicians or political parties, who want to win the elections at all costs.
Okunade urged the electorate to vote for Obi, who he said is competent, proven and trusted to eradicate poverty, hunger, corruption and insecurity in Nigeria.
He assured that the Labor Party’s presidential candidate would never let them down if they voted as the next president of Nigeria.
LEADERSHIP reports that party bosses, supporters and supporters from the state’s 16 local government areas packed the venue for the presidential campaign rally.
