Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that there are no technical issues or hitches during the election process. Obi’s message comes as the Labour Party intensifies its campaign for its candidate, Olumide Akpata.
Obi made his appeal during the Labour Party’s campaign grand finale held in Benin City, where he voiced his concerns about the potential for glitches in the electoral process, which could compromise the credibility of the election. The former Anambra State governor emphasized the need for INEC to conduct the election smoothly, without giving room for any irregularities.
He said, “We don’t want excuses again, we are tired of excuses. Let me use this (opportunity) to warn INEC. They said they would use BVAS and iRev. No glitches, no hitches. We want this election to be free and fair.
“We are not looking for anybody’s vote. Time of rigging must come to an end in this country; time of rigging is coming to an end in this country. We are coming to a time where anybody that rigs an election we will rig him.
“We cannot continue that way, that’s what Labour Party wants to change and that change is what we are preaching – Olu Akpata, he’s not just our guy, he’s our governor.”
The Labour Party has been gaining momentum in Edo State, with many of its supporters hoping for a change in leadership under the party’s governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata.
Obi expressed his full support for Akpata, highlighting the candidate’s capability and vision for the state. He urged Edo residents to come out in large numbers to vote, assuring them that the Labour Party was committed to delivering good governance if given the mandate.
