Supporters of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, dubbed “Obidients,” have been praised for their support of other parties despite their diverse political affiliations.
This is as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State, Frank Nweke (Jnr), thanks ‘Obidients’ for their support, regardless of party allegiance.
According to news reports, Nweke stated that Obidients proclaimed their support for him because they believed competence and capacity, rather than political parties, should be a primary consideration in electing public office candidates.
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The Enugu APGA flag bearer, who claimed he was honored by the Obidients’ movement, stated on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday that he believes individuals, not parties, should be considered.
Nweke stated that “The Obidient movement, we must look at it in the context of philosophy. I think the Obidient movement is focused on capacity, competence, character, commitment and passion. I am deeply honoured to have their support.
“I really believe that in the context of where we are today as a country, when you look at the critical issues that confront us, whether at the national level, at the state level, I think it is about time we became focused on individuals who come to the party prepared through their careers, who have the education, the exposure, the capacity and the character.
“And then the support of the Obidients is most welcome and I am grateful.”
While urging Nigerians to focus on the individual capacity of candidates running for public posts, he stated that he is the “best prepared and well-positioned” candidate in the Enugu governorship election on March 18.
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Nweke responded, “I believe I am where I am supposed to be,” when asked if he wished he belonged to the Labour Party.
“Thankfully, the entire thing is anchored on individuals who have the capacity, the competence and the character and not about the parties.
“How well have these parties served us? Look at our country today, look at how divided we have become. Look at insecurity, the state of our economy. It’s just terrible.”
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