The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in last presidential election, Peter Obi, has urged his supporters across the country not to relent in their quest to retrieve their mandate.
The former governor of Anambra State made this known in an open letter personally signed by him to his followers, popularly known as the “Obidients”, which was made available via his verified X (formerly known as Twitter) handle.
Recall the presidential election petitions tribunal had dismissed Peter Obi and Labour party’s petitions challenging the victory president Bola Tinubu at the 2023 presidential elections.
“That dream has only been deferred for now but remains alive for all times. Since the Tribunal verdict, there has been a note of general despair among the Obidients and the generality of our supporters. I assure you all that on this journey, despair or surrender is not in our options.” Obi stated
Acknowledging the task at hand the former PDP vice presidential said “We set out knowing fully well that the forces we are up against are entrenched and formidable but not insurmountable. They would resist the wind of change and try to push us into surrender or despair. We must not succumb to their design”
“I am inspired that we have endured the odds placed in our way at every point. In such a short space of time, we have persevered to get to the point where we cannot be ignored any longer. Therefore, I urge you to abide and never think of giving up.
MESSAGE TO ALL OBIDIENTS AND MY SUPPORTERS
“DESPAIR IS NOT AN OPTION”.
My Dear Obidient Family and Supporters,
I trust that you all have listened to, or read my reaction to the judgment delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Wednesday, 6th September
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) September 9, 2023
“I wish to assure you that our recent disappointments have inspired me to re-dedicate myself to the cause of building a New Nigeria. For me, rescuing Nigeria is a lifelong commitment, and on this journey, we shall be resolute but orderly, principled but lawful.
“I assure you that we shall persist with even greater determination and zeal until we get to our destination. Nigeria must belong to all Nigerians and not to a select few.”
Peter Obi had earlier rejected the outcome of the tribunal and had vowed to challenge the outcome at the Supreme Court
