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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mocked the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Mr Peter Obi, over the low turnout of people at his campaign rallies, saying he is not a match to the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
The PDP Presidential Campaign Committee spokesperson in Anambra State, Uloka Chibuike, in a statement issued in Awka, on Thursday, said Obi would be treated like a leper in the state as his low campaign turnout will continue.
Oluka noted that Anambra is a PDP state and will massively vote for Atiku against all odds.
He said the low turnout of people at Obi’s campaign rallies in the North will be a child’s play in Anambra State and South East in general.
“The PDP is expected to gain over 50,000 members back in the coming weeks in the state . These were people who left the PDP due to deception and others who have seen the inevitability of Atiku Abubakar’s victory in 2023,” Chibuike said.
He added that with the poor turnout of people at the presidential campaign rallies of the Labour Party in the North, it’s clear that the party is not a match for the PDP.
According to Uloka, the Labour Party has continued to experience a cold reception across Nigeria, which he said is a sign of rejection and a reminder that the party cannot play in the big political league.
“The so called Obidients place too much relevance and importance on social media, which does not constitute 12 per cent of the electorates.
“They are gradually losing steam and energy; the chips are down, and the big league players are out to the arena; the kindergarten players have no choice but to hibernate; this is exactly what the Labour Party and Obidients are witnessing,” he said.
Chibuike said Atiku, with experience and courage, will live up to his promise of restructuring the nation, “which is the primary need of the South East and Ndi-Igbo in Nigeria.”
The spokesperson said Atiku’s candidacy is a manifestation of Nigerians’ desire for PDP to return to power.