After days of speculation by the general public, the former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, on Friday, formally disclosed that he has joined Labour Party after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Obi wrote on his Twitter handle giving reasons why he pitched tent with the Labour Party. According to him, Labour Party provides for him the perfect route he considers to be in line with his aspirations and mantra of taking the country from consumption to production.
He tweeted: “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria. This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator.
“Since I resigned from the PDP because of issues that are at variance with my persona and principles, I have consulted widely with various parties and personalities to ensure we do not complicate the route to our desired destination.
“For me, the process of achieving our goal is as fundamental as what one will do thereafter.
“Therefore, I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production; and that is the Labour Party which is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing and uniting Nigerians as one family.
“I invite all Nigerians to join me in taking back our country. Be assured that I’ll never let you down.”