New Year:  LP ‘ll Continue To Play Its Role As Strong Opposition Party- Peter Obi

Former governor of Anambra state, Mr Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has submitted that his party will continue to play its role as main opposition party in the country.

‘As Nigeria is the only country we have, deeply endowed but lacking good leadership over the years, we will continue to seek a new Nigeria that we know is possible’ Obi submitted in his New Year Message to Nigerians on Monday.

‘The events of the past year are now part of our national history. As we trudge on, we remain mindful of the state of our nation and that our best hopes and aspirations remain largely unfulfilled.

Peace and security continue to elude us with the rising level of bloodletting deeply troubling and sometimes beyond a war situation.

A situation where hundreds of Nigerians are violently killed in December alone is deeply sad and unacceptable.

While we pray for the repose of the souls of the departed, we demand that the Federal Government must do whatever is required to bring the perpetrators to justice and permanently stop a reoccurrence in any part of Nigeria’ he said.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Obi has  also emphasized the need to  take remedial steps in respect of the nation’s economy cognizant of the rising unemployment, inflation, poverty, inequality, and other key socioeconomic variables.

‘Nigerians are now very aware and convinced that good governance, inclusive development, and accountable leadership expected in a functional democracy continues to elude us.

But we must be consistent and resolute in our demand for the rule of law, regulatory quality, and government effectiveness for transformative solutions to a litany of our social problems.

If there is one fundamental threat to our democracy, it is the undermining and weakening of our national institutions and the capture of state affairs and resources by a few individuals and private interests.

This must stop for Nigeria to move forward and function as an inclusive and sustainable society and nation’ he submitted.

‘We in the Labour Party have undertaken in the national interest and in our undying commitment to a New Nigeria that is possible, to remain firmly in opposition and, as such, must remain focused going forward.

Our collective role in nation-building remains fundamental and obligatory’ Obi added.

He  thanked those who voted for his party in the last presidential election because of their belief in the quest for a New Nigeria while noting that  the outcome of the  election in question was contested and remained so, on record, ‘but the Courts of law have spoken; so be it’.

‘I wish to thank members of the Labour Party, the Obidient Family, friends and well-wishers of Nigeria for their loyalty, resilience, tenacity and commitment to true democracy.

We will continue ongoing discussions and efforts for the Labour Party to adjust to our new role as Nigeria’s main opposition party.

We will continue to constructively engage all Nigerians and our friends, who have now realized the vast implications of the road not taken; and the folly of national interest decisions predicated on sentiments and primordial interests’ he said.

 ‘I am involved in the struggle for a New Nigeria that is possible and works for all and will remain passionately committed to the crusade.

I, therefore, implore you all who strive for a New Nigeria to remain fully engaged, committed and resilient as it is and will be possible’ Obi added-Team@orientactualmags.com
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