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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, took his campaign for next years’ presidential elections to Kogi State with a promise to resuscitate the moribund multi-billion Ajaokuta Steel Company if elected Nigeria’s President.
Obi said the reactivation of the giant steel plant, which has been abandoned by successive administrations after its completion several years ago, was part of his agenda to bring prosperity to the three senatorial districts of the state and the country as a whole.
He expressed optimism that a functional Ajaokuta steel project would bring the employment of millions of unemployed youths with economic prosperity, among others.
“The Steel industry is very important to the development of the economy. Therefore, we will liaise with professionals and experts who know what to do with the Ajaokuta Steel company immediately after we are sworn into office,” he said.
0n security, Obi promised that his administration would secure the country from criminals, save it from collapse and unite its citizens with a view to returning the country to one family it was known to be years back.
The Labour Party government, he said, would ensure the rule of law and human rights were rooted firmly in the country, a development where nobody would be oppressed.
On the welfare of workers, the LP candidate promised to work in synergy between the Federal and state governments to clear arrears of their minimum wage and other emoluments to boost their morale and increase productivity.
On agriculture, the former Anambra State Governor described Kogi as a geo-political entity that could feed itself, process its endowed agricultural produce for export to reduce poverty, and propel the state to a high level of prosperity.
Obi reiterated his commitment to transform Nigeria from a consumption to a production nation, if elected as the nation’s president come 2023.
He urged Kogi electorates to do the needful and vote for LP candidates at all levels, assuring them that they would collectively make Nigeria great.
The labour party presidential candidate urged the people to reject the campaign of money politics at the polls and ensure that they voted for the candidate with the capacity and commitment to deliver the change they need.
”If they give you money, collect it and vote against them, because it is your money. Tell them you want to follow those who know the road, that you are tired of being in the wilderness.
”2023 election will be about character, competence and commitment to true Nigeria; who has the capacity and capability to bring prosperity to Nigeria, which required physical and mental capacity, and with your trust.
”Tell them that the 2023 election is not about religion or tribe, but about the prosperity of our nation,” Obi said.
In his remarks, Obi’s running mate, Ahmed Datti, urged the electorates to collect their Permanent Voter’s cards (PVCs) and vote for the LP candidates at all levels.
“It is only the party that can change the narrative, and eradicate poverty, hunger, and negative developments in the country. We will keep our words. Hold us responsible for our actions and inactions if you vote us into power next year.
“We will move the country out of poverty to wealth, stop the killings and start the healing, Nigerians should trust us with their votes,” Datti assured.
On his part, the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, also advised the electorate to vote for the party, assuring them that ”LP is what Nigeria needs to solve her numerous social, economic, and political problems.”
Earlier, the Convener of “Bring Back Our Girls” campaign organization, Aisha Yesufu, who was on the Presidential campaign train, told the mammoth crowd that “Nigeria needs Peter Obi as he represents fearlessness needed to address the insecurities in the country.
“We are no longer safe in our own homes. We must vote for somebody we can hold accountable to provide good governance. Our lives must be made to matter. We must vote for someone who can make our lives matter, Peter Obi is the one”.
“Nigerian youths are tired of knowing someone before you can gain employment. Vote for inclusiveness. Let’s give Nigeria a president that is competent and can deliver us,” Yesufu added.
The rally was attended by party supporters from the 21 local government areas of Kogi, and other members of the society. (NAN)
