Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter obi led a campaign tour ahead of the council election within the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, with members and supporters of the African Democratic Party, ADC.
The former Labour Party member, who recently defected to the
ADC, made his first visit on Wednesday to the popular Kugbo furniture marke,t
which was affected by a fire outbreak.
Disclosing this via his X page, he wrote “At a time when many Nigerians are grappling
with deepening hardship and poverty, such losses are especially painful.”
He further assured Traders at the market square who shared
experiences of the devastating incident that “despite the setbacks they faced,
they will recover and thrive again with the right support”.
He went ahead to state that “This incident once again
underscores my consistent call for a comprehensive reform of our emergency
response systems.”
“A nation that truly cares for its people must invest in
efficient, well-coordinated emergency services that respond promptly and
effectively to crises, saving lives and livelihoods.”
The former Governor of Anambra State visited a local market
alongside Moses Paul, the ADC chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal
Area Council election.
Obi said the visit was aimed at strengthening community
engagement ahead of the polls, emphasizing the importance of active citizen
participation.
He added, “We must work towards a Nigeria where preventable
tragedies are avoided, and where institutions operate effectively for the
benefit of all.”
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