… accuses the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of indulging in treasonable acts.
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmed, has appealed to Nigerians not to allow the scarcity of new Naira notes to deter them from voting on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in the presidential election.
In a Friday press conference in Abuja, Datti urged Nigerians not to relent but to come out and vote against all odds to end the cycle of challenges and suffering in the country.
He called on Nigerians to hold Peter Obi and himself responsible if they failed to move Nigeria from consumption to a productive economy.
Baba-Ahmed said that they should also hold them accountable if they failed to build a 21st-century economy propelled by technology.
He said that they would bear full responsibility if they failed to build the required human capital and skills for the 21st-century economy.
“Hold us responsible if we fail to cut waste in government or drastically fight corruption, which has permeated every segment and sector of our national life.”
“We make these promises because of what we are offering Nigerians: leadership with character, competence, knowledge, and compassion.
“Next Saturday, Nigerians will be expected to make the most important decision in the history of the country, a decision that will determine and shape the future of Nigeria.”
“The past eight years have witnessed the most lamentable failures in terms of promises made for change.”
“Even if you are angry with the country and the leadership because of the sufferings you are going through, take your anger to the polls and vote out those who have impoverished you through bad governance,” he said.
“The good news is the arrival of LP and its most admired, remarkable, and inspirational leader, Peter Obi, who has changed the dynamics of Nigerian politics for good.”
“He has mobilized Nigerians and given them hope to believe that a new Nigeria devoid of bad leadership, insecurity, and corruption is possible.”
“Also possible is a country propelled by good governance and production to significantly improve the general well-being of the vast majority of Nigerians and guarantee their security and prosperity,” he said.
He said that these Nigerians, the “Obidients,” have shown courage and a desire to take back their country.
“This is the stark difference between us and others, and why we call on all Nigerians to troop out next Saturday and vote for LP.”
“A vote for LP is a vote for a secure and progressive nation; it is a vote for unity and an appreciation that our diversity is a major strength, which we must promote to our advantage.”
Baba-Ahmed called on all Nigerians of goodwill who care about the youths to come out en masse and vote for LP.
According to him, their message is very simple and unambiguous.
“We shall stop the stealing and start the keeping.” We shall stop the slide and start the climb of our economy. Vote for Labour Party for a New Nigeria,” he said.
Datti reiterated that actions must be taken against governors who defied President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision on the withdrawal of old Naira notes.
According to him, it was treasonable for the governors to ask citizens to continue transactions with the old notes, adding that such a move was against the spirit of the 1999 constitution.
He stated that the counter-directive by the Kaduna State Governor that the old Naira note should remain in use in the state was an affront to the constitution.
He called on INEC to be an impartial umpire and not frustrate the will of the people.
He implored security agencies, the police, the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other uniformed officers to conduct themselves with the utmost responsibility.
