Admin I Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023
OWERRI, Nigeria – The Labour Party has identified Senator Athan Achonu as the only candidate of Obidient family in the coming governorship election in Imo State.
In a statement signed by National Youth Leader, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, the LP said that Athan Achonu was picked as the party’s flag bearer few weeks ago by the leadership and members of the Obidient family led by its principal, Peter Obi in Owerri, Imo state, during flag off the governorship campaign of the party.
“At the function, our principal, called all the Obidient family members in Imo state to file behind the Labour Party Candidate, Senator Achonu. He also said that Achonu stands tallest amongst other candidates in the contest having developed a programme well suited for Imolites which will end hunger, insecurity, unemployment which is very prevalent in the state under the current leadership.
“Senator Achonu has been cleared by the National Executive Council of the party to fly its flag. His nomination has since been adopted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the courts in the land including the Supreme Court have given recognition to Senator Achonu’s candidacy.
“I lay this foundation so as to make clarification on the directive by our principal on who the Obidient Family and lovers of democracy, particularly in Imo state must file behind. The directive is very clear and unambiguous”, he said.
According to him, ‘The Obidient Brand’ is a copyright ownership of our principal, Peter Obi. The Youth who believe in his style of leadership and politics with his messages which has resonated with the Nigerian youths, in this case especially with Imo Youth, have now been directed to file behind Senator Athan Achonu.
He said the party is not unmindful of attempts by some politicians to poach into the Obidient Family and pursue an Identity Theft agenda.
‘We are aware also that some political parties are making efforts to misdirect some of our family members. Two other parties which are contesting in the election, particularly, the PDP and APC are guilty as charged.
“We are aware that the intimidating activities of the Obidients all over have driven fears into them and the thought of confronting these followers of Peter Obi in the November 11 election has thrown spanners into their midst”, he said.
