Victor EzejaPresidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 25 February election, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to the struggle for a Better Nigeria.
Obi said he remains undeterred in his quest to work with like-minded fellow Nigerians to end unfortunate events that have kept stagnating development in the country.
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In a message on Sunday night, via his Twitter handle, Obi called on the citizens, especially youths to remain calm, peaceful, patient and law-abiding, assuring that there is hope of victory in the battle for a new Nigeria.
His message comes as the country is set to swear in the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, today, May 29 as substantive president for the next four years.
Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner of the 25 February presidential election.
Obi, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) have gone to court, challenging the outcome of the election.
With the trial of the petitions ongoing, there are apprehensions in the political camps as to where the pendulum of victory would swing to.
Obi, however, reminded the citizens that Nigeria remains their common inheritance and all must remain committed to rescuing and rebuilding it from the ruins of governance failure.
He noted that part of that system is the judiciary and the citizens must respect the institution despite their current reservations about the polity.
“As we await the verdict of the election tribunal, I urge all Nigerians to use this opportunity to renew their commitment to the Nigerian ideal. That ideal remains noble and worth every sacrifice we can make,” wrote.
Continuing he said: “Nigeria remains our only patrimony and it is a patrimony we must protect, rather than violate. We have no other nation but this, so let us remain committed to rescuing and rebuilding it.
“The judiciary is part of the democratic enterprise and a critical governance tool for determining the propriety of the decisions and actions of every citizen and every institution of state. To that extent, and for that reason, I urge everyone to treat it with the respect and dignity it deserves.
“We expect that the Nigerian judiciary will use the election cases now before it to reaffirm its independence and integrity. It has to do so, for all our sakes and for itself.
“Nigerians must, therefore, remain peaceful and law abiding. No matter the depth of anyone’s reservations about what is going on in the polity today, no matter the real and imagined provocations, and no matter the disagreement out there, we should remember that this will not last forever.
“I remain committed, and untiring, in my determination to work with like-minded fellow Nigerians to end the curse of missed opportunities and squandered hope that has become our lot here.
“I call on fellow Nigerians, especially the youths to remain steadfast, calm, patient, and peaceful. Our journey may be long and difficult but it is worth it in every way. Victory is assured.
“We have to work together to move our beautiful country from corruption and criminality to a center of productivity rather than aimless consumption,” Obi stated.
The former Anambra State governor, further said there are evil plans against him and his supporters in the coming months, to taint his image and degrade their support.
He however, expressed optimism that no amount of evil campaign will either affect his character and personality or diminish his patriotic commitment to a better Nigeria.
He said the struggle “is about the future of our youths,” and thanked the media for as the ‘Fourth Estate’, being “a trusted ally,” in keeping the people on the track about the struggle for a better society.
“This Estate must continue to guide our people on the immense promise of a future in a new Nigeria,” Obi stated.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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