By John Alechenu, Abuja


The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25th, 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said haven experienced what old politics has in store, Nigerian youths can’t wait to take back the country from those who consider national leadership “as a criminal racket.”

Obi said this at an event with the theme: “Redefining Our Options and Consolidating our Legacies”, organized by Obidient support groups in Abuja, on Sunday.

The event was organized to coincide with the 1st anniversary of the February 25th, 2023 Presidential Elections.

Obi, in this speech titled, ‘Tribute to Hope’ said, among other things, “The nation has heard us. The youth have carried the mantle of changing their destiny and the direction of our country. They cannot wait to take back their country from those who regard national leadership as a criminal racket.”

He saluted what he referred to as the ‘abiding faith and solidarity of all those Nigerians who supported the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign and the Labour Party through the campaigns and the elections.

Obi said, “ I also salute the patriotism and freedom of choice of those who may not have supported or voted for us.

“I salute your courage and tenacity. Together, we made the courageous statement that a new, more prosperous, more united Nigeria is not only possible but also within reach of all Nigerians.

"You braved the odds, you defied the pessimism of nay-sayers, you made incredible sacrifices and clung to the stubborn belief that this land is our country and that its future is ours to shape for our common good and the good of posterity, the LP standard bearer said.

“Looking back at what happened at the election and the situation in the country today, we were correct in saying that the old ways of politics should give way to a new progressive Nigeria.

“In the twelve months since that election, most of the fears we expressed for our nation if we went the way of the old politics have come to haunt us in frightening forms.

"We may have lost an election but we have won a moral victory of epic proportions. All the worst fears that we warned might happen have all been playing out.

“Our national economy has been driven into perhaps the worst state in all of our national life. The population of those classified as multi-dimensionally poor has climbed astronomically to over 80% of our population.

“Similarly, unemployment is galloping, for a predominantly youthful population, this scenario is dire and frighteningly dangerous.

"The hunger protests have united our people across ethnicity, language, region, faith, and location. This is another confirmation of our belief that Nigerians are united by the circumstances of their living conditions, not by artificial barriers raised by opportunistic politicians. We are now one people under hunger.”

The LP standard bearer went on to say, “Just yesterday, I read with sadness, the reports of how a massive crowd besieged the Zonal Office of the Nigerian Customs in Yaba to purchase the discounted 25kg rice offered by the Customs Service.

“In the course of the heavy stampede that ensued, some lives were lost. It is heartbreaking to think that despite all the wealth of our nation, Nigerians are losing their lives in their desperate quest to buy food cheaper, in the face of the growing hunger and starvation in the country.”

The former Anambra state Governor however noted the patriotism of Nigerians even in the face of daunting challenges.

He said, “Wherever I have gone all over Nigeria, North, and South, I have been struck by the reality of poverty, deprivation, and suffering sometimes written boldly on the faces of people. Yet the beauty of our people remains the optimism in their Nigerian identity and the hope they all cherish in the future of our country.

“None of the poor people that I have encountered has ever wished they were not Nigerians. On the contrary, the consensus among them is that Nigeria is a good place ruled mostly by bad leaders.”

Obi also used the opportunity to pass a message of hope to all Nigerians particularly his supporters.

According to him, “Despite our current problems and setbacks as a nation, I am glad to reassure our supporters and compatriots that there is nothing in our dark experiences that has dampened my resolve and optimism in the possibility of the New Nigeria that we all strove so hard a year ago to enthrone.

“ And nothing has happened to discourage my resolve or optimism about the goals we fought for. A greater, more compassionate, more prosperous, and more equitable New Nigeria is possible.”

The LP flag bearer equally paid glowing tribute to the courage of the “Obidient “ and reassured them that, there is no looking back in the journey to rescue Nigeria.

He declared, “For me, the journey to a better Nigeria has just begun. It is a lifelong journey. On that journey, despair is not an option. Surrender is not a choice. Failure is not even a remote possibility.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/nigerian-youths-cant-wait-to-take-back-their-country-obi/amp/

Obi if you instigate people to violent you will go to jail.

We have uncover your dollar distribution channel and you will soon be arrested once we finanlize with our investigation.

The guys above and below me are very dull people

PETER OBI Red thunder from Iraq kill you there, no wonder you can't contest for any political elective office in Anambra state and win again.

optionalY09:
Obi if you instigate people to violent you will go to jail

like the way Jonathan jailed Tinubu after the occupy ojota 2012 protest for instigating the masses against Jonathan?

fuckingAyaya:
like the way Jonathan jailed Tinubu after the occupy ojota 2012 protest for instigating the masses against Jonathan?

You will see how Obi is about to embarrass himself.

Just watch out

This packaged fraud will never be our President 😂🤲🏽

If a more smarter person with impressive academic and administrative credentials is having a tough time dealing with a problem, I wonder what a 3rd class Dumbo with no outstanding governance record can do.

His followers no rate us at all.

optionalY09:


You will see how Obi is about to embarrass himself.

Just watch out

you dey hear rumors of coup plot?

optionalY09:
Obi if you instigate people to violent you will go to jail

I think you will be the next one to samakwe at the next APC rice sharing

yarimo:
Peter obi Red thunder from Iraq kill you there , no wonder you can't contest for any political elective office in Anambra state and win again.

Ledipuo breef

Confused man talk .

Alagulu online President

When they take it back, they should hand it over to youths like Sowore and not another old fraud like you.

fuckingAyaya:
like the way Jonathan jailed Tinubu after the occupy ojota 2012 protest for instigating the masses against Jonathan?

Lmao Don't tell me you are trying to compare Obi to Tinubu?

Obi is a paper weight in a league of Nnamdi Kanu.

Mr.Ode, format wey don cast.

Worthless braindead obidaft, this cursed being can never be vp talkless of president of this great country

Unfortunately for Mr Peter Obi, he will never be president of Nigeria. Only a northerner can take over from Tinubu. A southern president will never hand-over to another southerner. Sorry Obi, your presidential ambition is DOA.

ILoveNG:
This packaged fraud will never be our President 😂🤲🏽

If a more smarter person with impressive academic and administrative credentials is having a tough time dealing with a problem, I wonder what a 3rd class Dumbo with no outstanding governance record can do.

His followers no rate us at all.

So Tinubu is the one that is smart,smart and cannot answer questions in Chatham house but throwing the question to Fayemi and Elrufai can both people help him now.Tinubu is overrated he knows nothing than to play money politics, acedimic wise he cannot stand up to Obi

Why are some people still campaigning when elections were almost one year ago.

Gbogbowa:
So Tinubu is the one that is smart,smart and cannot answer questions in Chatham house but throwing the question to Fayemi and Elrufai can both people help him now.Tinubu is overrated he knows nothing than to play money politics, acedimic wise he cannot stand up to Obi

At least he made trains and busses free for you to visit your village last December.

Oya name one thing you think your underrated Obi wouldn't have done smartly and differently, that wouldn't result to him also urging us to endure. And don't just name it, point to the successes of similar decisions from his past administration. Please don't quote any of his eye service interviews and Twitter posts.

Person dey cry no mean say e blind. Obi is nothing but a career politician. Jumping from one party to another won't deliver him. His tribesmens' desperation to produce a president also won't deliver him.

LP is a disappointment. The Nigerian youth are tired of the old politics and are ready for change, but LP failed to deliver.

Odogwuzack:
When they take it back, they should hand it over to youths like Sowore and not another old fraud like you.

Unfortunately the youths do not believe in Sowore

Lmao, this LP guy is delusional. Nigerian youths are fed up with his empty promises and corrupt ways. We dont want your new politics, we want real change and progress.

Nigerian youths will take back their country but will NEVER hand it over to you.

fuckingAyaya:
you dey hear rumors of coup plot?

We also heard rumours that Tinubu will be arrested on 29th May.
If not Obidents who dón't have common señsè, who will plot coup and leak the story?
Does it make sense to u that someone will plot coup and leak info?
Have u ever heard rumour of coup before it happened before?
Una no wise at all.

But it would never be with you in power.

Know that and know peace, old man.

Gbogbowa:
So Tinubu is the one that is smart,smart and cannot answer questions in Chatham house but throwing the question to Fayemi and Elrufai can both people help him now.Tinubu is overrated he knows nothing than to play money politics, acedimic wise he cannot stand up to Obi

U haven't seen Obi throwing questions that was directed to him to others?
LOL.
And u say u be Obident?

Betanaija42moro:

Na you and your family members that the thunder go kill first, not someone who came to save our country.

But he couldn't save Anambra?

Gbogbowa:
So Tinubu is the one that is smart,smart and cannot answer questions in Chatham house but throwing the question to Fayemi and Elrufai can both people help him now.Tinubu is overrated he knows nothing than to play money politics, acedimic wise he cannot stand up to Obi

You mean the same Obi that was asked an economic questions and replied like an olodo that "this one pass me"?

“For me, the journey to a better Nigeria has just begun. It is a lifelong journey. On that journey, despair is not an option. Surrender is not a choice. Failure is not even a remote possibility.” Peter Gregory Obi Feb 25, 2024.

They attack the messenger because they have nothing to say against the message. "No matter what anyone says, Nigerian youths have proven that they're ready for a new Nigeria." I wonder why that would make any rational human being not infected with rabies start foaming at the mouth?