Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has joined the Labour Party, LP, stating that the party is “in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production.”
His entry into Labour Party came two days after he left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, where he was a presidential aspirant.
Obi had submitted his letter of resignation and withdrawal from the presidential race on the platform of the PDP to its chairman, Abdullahi Adamu.
He said it was a great honour to contribute to nation-building efforts through the PDP.
He, however, said that unfortunately, “recent developments within our party make it practically impossible to continue participating and making such constructive contributions.”
In a series of tweet announcing his joining the Labour Party, Obi said his decision was hinged on his belief that the party “is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing and uniting Nigerians as one family.”
His tweets read: “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria. This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator.
“Since I resigned from the PDP because of issues that are at variance with my persona and principles, I have consulted widely with various parties and personalities to ensure we do not complicate the route to our desired destination.
“For me, the process of achieving our goal is as fundamental as what one will do thereafter.
“Therefore, I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production; and that is the Labour Party which is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing and uniting Nigerians as one family.
“I invite all Nigerians to join me in taking back our country. Be assured that I’ll never let you down.”
