Forty-eight hours after dumping the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has joined the Labour Party.
The former PDP presidential aspirant said the Labour Party is the right platform that aligned with his aspiration.
Mr Obi announced this on Friday via his Twitter handle saying “I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production.”
He wrote, “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria. This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator.
“Since I resigned from the PDP because of issues that are at variance with my persona and principles, I have consulted widely with various parties and personalities to ensure we do not complicate the route to our desired destination.
“For me, the process of achieving our goal is as fundamental as what one will do thereafter.
“Therefore, I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production; and that is the Labour Party which is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing and uniting Nigerians as one family.
“I invite all Nigerians to join me in taking back our country. Be assured that I’ll never let you down.”
Mr Obi said recent developments within the party had made it impossible for him to continue in the presidential race under the PDP platform.
He, however, said he was happy to have contributed to the growth of the country through the PDP.
