See attacks as sacrifice to rescue Nigeria, Obi urges supporters  

Labour Party presidential candidate for the February 25 poll, Peter Obi, has urged supporters, popularly known as the ‘Obidient Family’ to see the “incessant attacks on them” as a huge sacrifice needed for a new Nigeria.

He made the appeal in a series of tweets, yesterday, assuring supporters and stalwarts that he and his deputy, Datti Baba-Ahmed, are with them.

“My Dear Obidients, a very happy Holy Month of Easter and Ramadan to you all. As we celebrate Easter and look forward to a joyous Eid El Fitr, we pray for God Almighty’s guidance, protection and blessings, as we face and pass through a litany of challenges in our dear country,” he tweeted.

Obi identified some of the challenges as “Nigeria’s flawed electoral process, insecurity, weak institutions, multidimensional poverty, unemployment, inflation, lack of justice, fairness, equity, opportunities and many more.”

The former Anambra State governor said, “in reflecting on these challenges and looking forward to a New Nigeria that is possible, Datti and I are painfully mindful that for the mere reason of being Obidient, most of you have suffered vituperations, physical attacks, loss of rights and privileges, hateful trolls, indignities and vexatious fighting words, even from some of those we long regarded as civic leaders and conscience of our nation.”

He urged Obidients to bear such attacks as sacrifices they are all required to make to create a new country, where justice, equity, fairness, love and prosperity would reign.

Obi went on: “We are fully structured and have all remained focused and steadfast in addressing the ills in our nation, while underpinning the supremacy of our Constitution and imperatives of the rule of law.

“Do not relent, and do not be lured into unnecessary conflicts. Be assured that in the fullness of time, our mission to rescue Nigeria from those engaged in state capture will come to fruition. We are also using all lawful and peaceful means allowed under our laws and Constitution to reclaim our mandate to create a new Nigeria that is possible. Therefore, in all your actions and inactions, I will continue to implore you to be law-abiding, respectful and peaceful.”