As Ondo State approaches its governorship election on Saturday, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the electorate to reject vote trading and shun corrupt practices that undermine democracy. Obi, expressing his concern for Nigeria’s democracy, urged voters to resist the influence of money that has been stolen from them and to focus on the country’s future.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Akure, the state capital, Obi emphasized that democracy in Nigeria had been compromised, and politicians were exploiting stolen funds to engage in vote-buying. He urged the people to take a stand against this practice and focus on rebuilding Nigeria into a nation of equal opportunities and prosperity.
“We want to stop the stealing and start the rebuilding,” Obi declared. He stressed the importance of creating a Nigeria that values education, functional healthcare, and economic opportunity for all. Obi’s vision for the country includes moving from consumption to production, fostering job creation, and lifting people out of poverty.
The Labour Party’s Ondo governorship candidate, Sola Ebisen, echoed Obi’s message, promoting the party as the transformative force needed in the state. He highlighted the party’s history of governance in the state, noting that LP had been in power from 2009 to 2017 and had delivered visible projects in Ondo.
At the rally, party supporters, clad in orange—the official color of the Labour Party—showed their enthusiasm for the campaign. Ebisen urged voters to choose LP for a prosperous future, aligning with Obi’s call for electoral integrity and a fresh start for Nigeria.
Obi’s appeal serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for transparent and accountable leadership in Nigeria, and his message resonates as Ondo voters prepare for the upcoming election.
