Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has officially joined the Labour Party (LP), a platform he hopes to actualise his presidential ambition, two days after announcing his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria,” Obi tweeted, announcing his new part on Friday.
“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 getting into this high office is as fundamental as what one will do thereafter.
“Therefore, I have chosen a route free of rancour and one in line with 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 the Nigerians as one family.
“I invite my fellow Nigerians to join me to take back our country. Be assured that I’ll never let you down.”
West African Pilot gathered that Obi registered as a member of the Labour party on Friday in his ward in Anambra State.
He is expected to contest the party’s presidential primary election next Tuesday.
