Peter Obi, standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP), has
advised traditional rulers in Anambra state to get involved in the 2023 general
election.
Obi said this on Tuesday during a meeting with traditional
rulers in Awka, the Anambra capital.
The former Anambra governor blamed the challenges the
country is facing on inflation, unemployment, and insecurity, adding that there
is a need for the country to take advantage of its agricultural potential to
tackle unemployment.
“Sitting on the fence during the 2023 elections might be
costly for the country politically,” NAN quoted Obi as saying.
“I know that the
constitution requires that the traditional rulers should not play partisan
politics, but when bad leaders are elected, it affects you adversely like
others.
“For this, you must get involved in a manner that you would
not be seen, but your actions felt.”
According to NAN, Sunday Okafor, the traditional ruler of
Okpuno community, Awka north LGA of Anambra, said the traditional rulers are happy with the wave being made by Obi.
“We are happy that
your candidacy today is trailed by news of your competency, capability, and
capacity to man the presidency of Nigeria,” Okafor said.
“The news around your aspiration is that you represent hope
for a new Nigeria and not that you came from the south-east and we are happy
for that.”
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