The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections Peter Obi, on Saturday kicked off the party’s campaign for the September 21 governorship polls in Edo State.
The former Anambra governor was joined by a host of other party leaders and stakeholders to support the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Olumide Akpata and his running mate, Yusuf Kadiri, in their quest to take over the Edo State government during the polls.
Obi during the campaign called for free, fair, and credible elections in Edo State.
Some other party leaders who were also at the campaign launch included Senators Neda Imasuen, Victor Umeh, Chief Kelvin Chukwu, and Dr Tony Nwoye.
Sharing pictures from the campaign via his X account, Obi wrote: “Today, in Benin City, Edo State Capital, I joined the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Barrister @OlumideAkpata, and his running mate, Alhaji Yusuf Kadiri, as they officially launched their campaign for the Edo State Governorship 2024 elections.
“Also with us were the National leadership of the Party, including Distinguished Senators, Neda Imasuen, Victor Umeh, Chief Kelvin Chukwu, and Dr Tony Nwoye, and our numerous LP members, and well-wishers.
“The campaign in Edo State, aimed to connect with the people and spread our message of hope and transformation for a new Nigeria. It started from our LP Gubernatorial candidate campaign Secretariat and concluded with a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, where we sought royal blessings for free, fair, and credible elections and reaffirmed our commitment to Edo State’s welfare and prosperity. -PO.”