Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says young Nigerians have the responsibility of shaping the country’s future.
In a post shared on X on Sunday, the former presidential
candidate told Nigerians that God has blessed the country and will not descend
to elect leaders for them.
Obi, who was imploring youths to participate in the upcoming
elections, said the voter’s card is the most powerful weapon against bad
leadership.
“Yesterday, I joined thousands of young people at the
National Youth Rally marking the 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth
Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), hosted by the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province
at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka,” the post reads.
“I reminded our youths that the task of nation-building
rests on their shoulders. To build a better Nigeria, we must choose leaders
with competence, capacity, compassion, and character.
“Ours is a richly blessed nation, yet we remain trapped in
hunger, insecurity, and poor governance. Becoming President is not the disaster
— the true disaster is when leaders lack the courage and integrity to make
Nigeria work.
“We cannot continue on a path where leaders trade in lies
while citizens go hungry. I urge every young Nigerian, especially those just
turning 18, to register and vote.
“Your voter’s card is your most powerful weapon against bad
leadership. Do not sell your vote—for once you do, you have also sold your
healthcare, your education, and your future. God has blessed Nigeria, but He
will not descend to elect leaders for us. That responsibility is ours.”
While thanking the organisers, Obi praised the commitment of
Nigerian youths, saying they are no longer content with complaints but ready to
take action to build the New Nigeria.
The former governor also stressed that honesty,
determination, and unity among youths are essential to ensuring the country
elects leaders who will deliver meaningful change.
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