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AKURE, Nigeria (Rocketparrot NEWS) — Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Ondo State voters to reject vote trading ahead of Saturday's governorship election, emphasizing the need for integrity in the electoral process. Obi, speaking at a campaign rally in Akure on Monday, decried the state of democracy in Nigeria, labelling it as "transitional politics" marred by corruption. He urged voters to resist the allure of money offered by politicians, arguing that such funds are often sourced from stolen public resources.
The former Anambra State governor underscored his vision for a "new Nigeria" where poverty is eradicated, schools and hospitals function efficiently, and opportunities are equally accessible to all citizens. "We want to move this country from consumption to production to create jobs," Obi said, reiterating his commitment to economic transformation and public service delivery.
Sola Ebiseni, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, also addressed the crowd, declaring his party's readiness to rebuild Ondo State. He highlighted the party's legacy in the state, referencing past development projects carried out during Labour Party’s previous tenure from 2009 to 2017. "Labour Party is the most popular political party in Ondo State," Ebiseni said, urging voters to support his bid for office.
- Reject Vote Trading: Obi warned against financial inducements, describing them as a strategy to perpetuate poverty and corruption.
- Vision for Rebuilding: Obi and Ebiseni emphasized policies focused on education, employment, and infrastructure.
- Labour Party's Record: Ebiseni pointed to previous achievements under the Labour Party as evidence of its capability to transform the state.
As Ondo State prepares for the November 16 election, the Labour Party is positioning itself as a formidable force aiming to break the cycle of political corruption and rebuild the state's institutions.
