By Yusuf Olukokun
The Chief Spokesperson of Obi-Datti Campaign Organization, Yunusa Tanko, said Peter Obi only paid a visit to the Labour Party’s secretariat purposely for reconciliation among some party members, not for any endorsement of any stakeholder within the party structure.
This was followed by Obi’s visit after some had termed it as an endorsement for Julius Abure national working committee.
In a statement on Wednesday, Tanko denounced the assumption, saying the visit was to reconcile the leadership tussle between National Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and some party stakeholders.
“Obi’s visit to Labour Party yesterday was not to endorse anybody, but occassioned by his reconcilliatory move. Julius Abure in his speech stated clearly how Obi came to the office, and Obi in his speech clarified same, while preaching peace, and his mantra (Pursuit of better Nigeria for the poor).
“Leadership of NLC/TUC Political Arm Commorades Titus Amba and Chris Uyot who were informed of Obi travelling out today, hence will honour thier invitation, also met with him, and extensively discussed same peace move with them.
“Obi had repeatedly maintained that his interest was to carry everybody along into one strong family, and not to support one against the other.
“In all his meetings with all stakeholders, he has always maintained peace, and urge not to lose purpose which is to free Nigeria suffering and pain”.
“The LP standards bearer plans to continue meeting with critical stakeholders, and groups to achieve all-inclusive political family with a common dream of rescuing Nigeria”, the statement stated.
