Peter Obi speech today

In the result declared by INEC, Peter Obi came third behind Mr Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party. Below is the full address delivered by ...

As you all know, the destruction of a society can be a gradual or sudden process through acts such as deliberate refusal to obey the rule of law and via the suppression of the will of the people. Please be assured that for Datti and I, and indeed for all of us, this is not the end, but the beginning of the journey to birth a New Nigeria. All of these starts with the process -The process through which people are elected to office is as important (if not more important) than what they do thereafter with the office and authority. We continue to pray for the repose of the souls of all Nigerians killed during the campaigns and for those that were violently attacked, we pray for their quick recovery. First to Almighty God for the privilege of making Datti Baba-Ahmed and I, the tools to champion the cause of a New Nigeria that will fundamentally enhance the fortunes of our dear country. The good and hardworking people of Nigeria have again been robbed by the institutions and leaders whom we trusted.

The Labour Party presidential candidate faulted Nigeria's inability to conduct free and fair elections 63 years after independence, saying he will challenge " ...

Please be assured that for Datti and I, and indeed for all of us, this is not the end, but the beginning of the journey to birth a New Nigeria. As you all know, the destruction of a society can be a gradual or sudden process through acts such as deliberate refusal to obey the rule of law and via the suppression of the will of the people. All of these starts with the process -The process through which people are elected to office is as important (if not more important) than what they do thereafter with the office and authority. I urge you all to continue with your campaigns and troop out on Saturday 11th March 2023 to vote massively again for Labour Party-LP (Mama, Papa and Pikin) in the Governorship and State Assembly Elections. The commitment and resilience of Nigerians, even in the face of unwarranted and barbaric attacks is a testimony that a New Nigeria is Indeed POssible. Datti Baba-Ahmed and I remain absolutely undaunted and deeply committed to this project of a New Nigeria that will be built on honesty, transparency, fairness, justice and equity. We continue to pray for the repose of the souls of all Nigerians killed during the campaigns and for those that were violently attacked, we pray for their quick recovery. First to Almighty God for the privilege of making Datti Baba-Ahmed and I, the tools to champion the cause of a New Nigeria that will fundamentally enhance the fortunes of our dear country. It is a clear deviation from the electoral rules and guidelines as we were promised and did not meet the minimum criteria of a free, transparent, credible and fair election devoid of voter intimidation and suppression, and late commencement of voting in some specific states. The good and hardworking people of Nigeria have again been robbed by the institutions and leaders whom we trusted. “Datti and I remain committed to that new Nigeria.” Datti and I remain committed to that new Nigeria.

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, had a post-election press conference with the media on Thursday, 2nd March 2023.

Please be assured that Datti and I, and indeed all of us, this is not the end but the beginning of the journey for the birth of a new Nigeria. Gratitude to the Obidients, Youths, those who believe that a new Nigeria is possible, and I say to them that a new Nigeria is possible, and we will work for that new Nigeria. Please, come out and be part of that election. During my campaign we have been saying that we will govern by the rule of law because we know what not doing that will bring about. I assure you that I will be part of it. The commitment of Nigerians, even in the face of unwarranted attacks, is a testimony that a new Nigeria is indeed possible. “The election that we just witnessed has been conducted and results announced as programmed. It will go down as one of the most controversial elections ever conducted in Nigeria. I look at people like Lady Jennifer who was stabbed but insisted on voting, and that gives me courage to believe that a new Nigeria is indeed possible –and there are so many other Nigerians. For me, it is a very simple thing to speak to Nigerians who on the 25th of February trooped out en masses as committed citizens to participate in what all of us have called an existential election, for a supposedly free, fair, credible presidential and national assembly election. Gratitude to Nigerians that participated in the election, answering the call as true citizens in our dear country. My last comment to the media was immediately after voting on the 25th, and I’ve never done so until now.