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Presidential Election: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Group Believes Peter Obi Will Recover His Position From Tinubu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, has expressed confidence in the ability of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to reclaim his mandate in court.
According to a report by Punch, Obi had lost to Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recently concluded presidential election held on February 25, 2023.
Following his defeat, Obi had vowed to approach the election tribunal to challenge the victory of Tinubu, which has been met with support from Ohanaeze…..Continue Reading
Speaking to Saturday Sun, Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, stated that the organization is willing to go the full length with Peter Obi in his bid to retrieve the mandate given to him by Nigerians in the election.
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According to punch, Ogbonnia further added that Nigerians from across the country believed in the LP candidate’s message that a new Nigeria was possible, hence their massive support for the Obi-Datti candidature.
He also commended the people of the South-East for coming out to vote for the Labour Party candidate despite intimidation, stating that it is a positive sign that Nigeria is moving away from political apathy to a participant political culture.
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo spokesman emphasized his confidence in Obi’s ability to emerge victorious in court, citing his meticulous nature and personal conviction as reasons for his optimism. Ogbonnia stated that Obi is a thorough individual who carefully reviews his decisions before making them public, and he is not a man of frivolities who takes decisions carelessly. He further endorsed Obi’s pursuit of the case, assuring that Ohanaeze would support him in following the case to its logical conclusion.
Ogbonnia’s comments reveal the importance of the ongoing legal battle to reclaim Obi’s mandate to Ohanaeze and the wider Igbo community. The organization has long been a prominent voice in championing the rights and interests of the Igbo people and has played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
Ohanaeze’s support for Obi also highlights the growing discontent among Nigerians over the state of the country’s electoral system. Despite the massive turnout during the election, there have been reports of irregularities and malpractices, which have raised questions about the credibility of the process.
In conclusion, Ohanaeze’s confidence in Peter Obi’s ability to reclaim his mandate in court is a testament to the LP candidate’s popularity and the support he enjoys from across the country. It also highlights the growing need for electoral reforms in Nigeria to ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent…..Continue Reading