From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Residents of Osun State have been charged to support Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), for the actualization of a new Nigeria.
Speaking at a press conference unveiling the Labour Party at Ile-Ife on Sunday, the party chairman in the town, Olamide Awosunle, said it is through the will of the people that the country can be taken back.
Awosunle called on the people of Ile-Ife, Osun and Nigeria in general, to end the politics of ‘recycling’ by voting for Obi as the president of Nigeria.
He said “it is high time we took courage and a bold step to get our country from the control of dinosaurs that see Nigeria as their heritage and personal belonging.
“The overwhelming rot, corruption and impunity in our nation have reached its climax, hence the need to all the greedy elite and cabals that have been recycling political position among themselves parking.
“The surest way to get back our country from all the greedy politicians is to take politics seriously and stop believing it is dirty or meant for some people. If we stand aloof we will continue to complain and put our future and that of our children in jeopardy.
“With the current situation of our nation, only unpatriotic and the fool will sit on the fence or be neutral when his or their country is being destroyed with incompetence, corruption, lack of focus, insecurity and others.
“Through Labour Party, we are committed to providing the necessary leadership for the development of Ile-Ife, Osun State and Nigeria at large. With Peter Obi and Datti, Nigeria will attain its potential and achieve true greatness.
“I admonish people of Ife and Osun state to join the party and work together with us to make Nigeria great,” he added.