Youths and women in Nasarawa State numbering about 15,000 yesterday indicated interest to back the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi.
In a chat with reporters yesterday in Lafia, the State’s Southern Zonal Chairman of “Peter Obi Candidacy Movement,” Victor Laka explained that the youth decided to support the former Anambra State Governor because of his leadership qualities.
“About 15,000 youths have registered with our support group, the “Peter Obi Candidacy Movement” and more have indicated interest to join us in the struggle to rescue our country.
The State Chairman of the Labour Party, Alexander Emmanuel said over 50 support groups had visited the state secretariat to declare support for Peter Obi since he emerged as the presidential candidate of the party.
He expressed confidence that the party will win the 2023 presidential election and all elective positions in Nasarawa state, noting that, the citizens were tired of bad governance at both the national and state levels.
He said: “In Nasarawa State, over 50 support groups have indicated interest to support Peter Obi and the party in the coming elections. Nigerians are tired of bad governance. That is why they are coming to declare support for our candidates.
“We will win the governorship election in Nasarawa State so that our people can enjoy the dividends of democracy.
“With the kind of support we are getting, I am certain that Labour Party candidates will win their elections with a landslide next year.”