Bu Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Spokesperson to LP’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Dr Yunusa Tanko has said his visit to the party has nothing to do with endorsement of anybody.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the spokesperson on Wednesday stating the position of things.
In the the statement it was noted that “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 with all stakeholders, he has always maintained peace, and urge not to lose purpose which is to free Nigeria suffering and pain.
“The LP standard bearer plans to continue meeting with critical stakeholders, and groups to achieve all-inclusive political family with a common dream of rescuing Nigeria.