THE presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi says he expected the forces which had, over the years, lived off the old order, to fight back, as is being experienced currently.
He however assured those who voted for a New Nigeria that he would never give up on the journey until victory is achieved, noting that he never expected the journey to New Nigeria to be an easy one,
Obi said this at the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the Labour Party in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday.
He stressed that he is not afraid of what he called lies and propaganda against him, describing them as part of the journey to a new Nigeria.
“I have always lived my life in the most law-abiding manner possible. Sometimes, as humans, we make mistakes, but I will never knowingly break any law.
“I am, therefore, not afraid of the lies and propaganda against my person, which are part of the journey to a New Nigeria,” the LP flagbearer said.
According to him, there may be more mud slinging on him from those who are against the emergence of the New Nigeria, adding, however, that he would never be deterred by the obstacles along the way to victory.
He said, “If they come at us through land, air and sea, we will respond to them through land, air and sea, but we will remain law abiding and will never give up on the nation.
“We are on the right path, and we will remain committed to the course.
“The millions of Nigerians who voted for me did not just cast their votes, but they invested their hope in me. They deserve justice, so we must stay the course. “And beyond regaining our mandate, I am committed to lifting people out of poverty. I remain committed to transforming Nigeria, starting from the North to every part of the nation”.
The former Anambra State governor appealed to Nigerians to remain calm and steadfast in their journey of reclaiming their mandate of a New Nigeria.
Obi again explained that the struggle to reclaim the mandate is not about him, as a person, but about millions of Nigerians who reposed their trust on him through their votes.
He added that he is committed to a ‘Nigeria that will be beneficial to every Nigerian’,
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