The Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has condemned the attack on the vehicle of its flag bearer, Peter Obi by hoodlums on Monday, after he attended a rally at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
The Head of Media of the PCC, Diran Onifade in statement on Tuesday said the attack resulted in substantial damage to the vehicle. However, Obi and other occupants of the vehicle were unhurt.
The statement read, “Our candidate had met with women in a town hall and then held a hugely successful rally at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium. However, on his way to the airport, hoodlums attacked the car our candidate was riding in with heavy stones from his driver’s side causing substantial damage to the vehicle.
“To the glory of God, Mr Obi and other occupants of the car were unhurt.
“Subsequently, another set of thugs also threw stones outside the stadium which damaged several vehicles, including that of our official stage crew.
“The two incidents taken together make us suspect that the attacks may have been premeditated at the behest of desperate politicians who had been deluding themselves with the false claim that they had the North West locked up but are now shocked by the show of force of the Obidient movement in the region.
“While thanking the good people of Katsina who came out enmasse to support our campaign yesterday, we call on security agencies to investigate this matter to forestall future occurrences.”
Obi had on Monday campaigned in Katsina, the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari. He had promised to build New Nigeria, fight poverty, restore peace in the geopolitical zone and open land borders.
“We want to build a Nigeria where there will be security of lives and property, nobody will be in IDP (Internally Displaced Persons’) camp, your children will be secured, your children will be in school. That is a country I want to build,” he said.
My Campaign train landed in Katsina today for more fruitful political engagements with the people. Again, just like others, I am excited about the great potentials that exist in the state, and how they can contribute to the National Economy. pic.twitter.com/rvLmlJRJaq
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) January 23, 2023
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
