Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the February 25 election, has presented his vision for a future Nigeria governed by the youth.
On Sunday, Obi said in a series of tweets via his Twitter handle that one of his hopes for a new Nigeria is for the children of nobody to become somebody.
Obi stated that he strives for a nation based on national interests rather than sectional ones, in which all Nigerian youth feel a feeling of belonging in the affairs of their country.
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The LP flagbearer stated that the OBIdient Movement should not be associated with ethnic or religious groups, and that it is for all Nigerians.
Nigeria is one, according to the former governor of Anambra State, and his desire is to become President of a united and indivisible country.
He said: “My aspiration is for a new Nigeria, where the children of a nobody will become somebody. A nation anchored on national interests, and not sectional interests; where the entire youths from the six geopolitical zones will have a sense of belonging in the affairs of their country.
“No one should ascribe ethnic or religious colouration to the OBIdient Movement. Nigeria is one and my ambition is to become the President of a United and Indivisible Nigeria.”
In addition, Obi stated that his role in the OBIdient movement, which has been the spearhead in the effort to reclaim Nigeria, is that of a focal point.
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He emphasized that Nigeria is still a secular state, and that the movement is not about his clan or religion, nor is it an Igbo agenda or an attempt to Christianize Nigeria.
He added: “In the life of every nation, there is a turning point. For Nigeria, that time is now; a time to save Nigeria, save our democracy and give the Nigerian youths hope. The OBIdient Movement has been the arrowhead in the take-back Nigeria mission.
“My role in the Movement is that of a Focal Point. As I’ve always stressed, Nigeria remains a secular state. As such, the movement is not about my tribe or my religion, and it is not an Igbo agenda or in any way, to Christianize Nigeria.”
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