Peter Obi rattles FG, says Labour Party ready to take opposition’s role in 2024
Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, says his party will take its place as Nigeria’s biggest opposition party, as he promised sincere commitments in 2024.
According to Obi, the Labour Party will remain solidly in opposition and keep the APC on its toes to preserve Nigerians’ interests.
The former Anambra State governor lamented the current state of the country, stressing that Nigeria lacked good leadership despite its massive mineral resources and enormous manpower.
Obi, in his New Year Message to Nigeria on Monday, said, “As Nigeria is the only country we have, deeply endowed but lacking good leadership over the years, we will continue to seek a new Nigeria that we know is possible.”
“The events of the past year are now part of our national history. As we trudge on, we remain mindful of the state of our nation and that our best hopes and aspirations remain largely unfulfilled.
Speaking on the raging insecurity, he said the recent violence which led to the killing of hundreds of people is sad and unacceptable.
He said, “Peace and security continue to elude us with the rising level of bloodletting deeply troubling and sometimes beyond a war situation.
“A situation where hundreds of Nigerians are violently killed in December alone is deeply sad and unacceptable.
“While we pray for the repose of the souls departed, we demand that the Federal Government must do whatever is required to bring the perpetrators to justice and permanently stop a reoccurrence in any part of Nigeria.”
He further called for a speedy turnaround of the economy of the nation to ease the biting economic realities.
“Nigerians are now very aware and convinced that good governance, inclusive development, and accountable leadership expected in a functional democracy continue to elude us.
“But we must be consistent and resolute in our demand for the rule of law, regulatory quality, and government effectiveness for transformative solutions to a litany of our social problems.
“If there is one fundamental threat to our democracy, it is the undermining and weakening of our national institutions and the capture of state affairs and resources by few individuals and private interests.
“This must stop for Nigeria to move forward and function as an inclusive and sustainable society and nation,” Obi emphasised.
He added, “We in the Labour Party have undertaken in the national interest and in our undying commitment to a New Nigeria that is possible, to remain firmly in opposition and, as such, must remain focused going forward.
“Our collective role in nation-building remains fundamental and obligatory,” Obi said.
