The National Conscience Party (NCP), has adopted Peter Obi,
standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP), as its candidate ahead of the
February elections.
Yunusa Tanko, national chairman of the NCP, announced the
development in a statement on Monday.
Tanko is also the spokesperson of the Labour Party’s
presidential campaign council.
He said the NCP would mobilise its supporters nationwide to vote for the LP candidate “because we share their philosophy and manifesto”.
Tanko said after carefully studying the manifesto and
characters of Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed, his running mate, his party was
convinced the LP candidates had what it takes to earn their trust and
confidence.
“The NCP, one of the foremost political parties in Nigeria
is pleased to announce its adoption of the labour party’s presidential flag
bearer, ex-governor Peter Obi and his vice, Senator Datti Baba Ahmed as its
choice for the fourth coming February 25th Presidential election,” the
statement reads.
“Though we are still facing challenges of deregistration by
INEC.
“We will mobilize our
members and supporters nationwide to canvass and vote for the labour party
candidature because we share their philosophy and manifesto.
“We have studied both the party’s manifesto and the
characters of the ex-governor Peter Obi and Datti Baba Ahmed carefully and we
believe that the labour party’s candidates have what it takes to earn our trust
and confidence.
“As empowered by the NEC and NCC of the party on this day
22nd January 2023, we hereby adopt and endorse Peter Obi and Datti-Baba Ahmed’s
Presidential ticket of the Labour Party for the 2023 general election.
“This adoption/endorsement has been officially communicated
to the party even though we have since been working in collaboration with the
big tent and Obidient movement to drive the project of Obi/Datti campaign.
“We urge all members
and indeed Nigerians to work together with the Labour Party in achieving this
monumental task of rescuing Nigeria, uniting and rebuilding its future.”
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