The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Thursday stated that his party won the February 25th election and that he will prove it to Nigerians.
The former Anambra governor said this during a Press conference in Abuja, his first since after the Saturday’s election.
Here are key takeaways :
He started by expressing gratitude to God, and to his supporters.
“A New Nigeria is possible and we’ll work for that new Nigeria that is possible. Datti and I remain committed to that new Nigeria.”
“The election we just witnessed had been conducted and the results announced as programmed.”
“It is a clear migration from electoral rules and guidelines as we were promised.”
“This election as we know did not meet the minimum standard expected of a free, transparent, credible, fair election. It will go down as one of the most controversial elections ever conducted in Nigeria.”
“The good and hardworking people of Nigeria, have again been robbed by our supposed leaders whom they trusted.”
“I humbly appeal to all Nigerians to remain peaceful, law abiding and to conduct themselves in most responsible manner.
“This is not end, but the beginning of the journey for a birth of a new Nigeria.
“Datti and I remain deeply committed to the project of a new Nigeria that will be built on honesty, transparency, fairness, justice and equity.
“The process through which people come into office is more important than what they do there after.”
“It is my believe that if you must answer His Excellency, the process through which you arrive to office must be excellent.”
“We will explore all legal and peaceful options to reclaim our mandate. We won the election. I will prove it to Nigerians.”
“Please do not despair, we have elections coming up on the 11th, I enjoin you to go out, campaign, come out and vote in that election. I assure you that I will be part of it.”
“We are asked to go to the court, so let’s go there.”
“Remember that I’m ‘Obidient,’ I’m going to go where I’m directed to go.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.