Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Monday, appealed to Nigerians to vote for him in the February 25 presidential election.
Obi made the plea along with his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, during their campaign in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.
The LP presidential flagbearer and his running mate arrived at the Metropolitan Square, venue of the rally, in company with their wives, and LP leaders.
Obi said, “We have the magic wand to turn Nigeria around. We need leadership to secure and unite Nigeria, that is our number one promise. A new Nigeria is possible under the Labour Party. We don’t want a Nigeria where snakes and goats swallow money.
“This year’s election, they will come to you with religion, tribe and money, but tell them you are hungry. Collect the money they will give to you because it is your money and vote for us.
“We can build a Nigeria where everybody is happy. They have campaigned with umbrellas and brooms for over 16 years now but only achieved insecurity and economic woes. This is the time of the youth. Now go and vote for our symbol, father, mother and child’ to connect party politics with the people.”
The LP presidential flagbearer said his ticket with Baba-Ahmed would guarantee a proper place for the youth, charging them to mobilise themselves for the election.
Earlier, Obi and his entourage visited the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, in his palace.