Former Governor Of Anambra State Peter Obi Emerges As Labour Party Presidential Candidate

The former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Labour Party of Nigeria for the 2023 general elections.

Obi was elected unopposed on Monday, during the party’s national convention, held at Orchid Hotel, Asaba, Delta State.

Report says Obi emerged after his main challenger, erudite political economist, Pat Utomi, stepped down for him. Utomi said it was imperative that Obi be given the chance to rule the country.

There is a video online showing  Utomi raising the hand of Obi.

The former governor last Wednesday resigned from the main opposition, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the Labour Party, he urges Nigerians, expecially the youth, to join him in Labour party.

Obi became popular across the country since he announced his decision to resign from the PDP. Several Nigerians especially the youths, who reacted online to his decision to join the Labour Party, has pledged to support his presidential ambition in his new party.

Last week, the Labour Party website had crashed hours after Obi joined the party.