Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians who are 18 and above to register in the ongoing online voter pre-registration.
In a post shared on X on Sunday, the former Anambra State governor, told Nigerians that God has blessed the country and will not descend to elect leaders for them.
Obi stressed that young Nigerians have the responsibility of shaping the country’s future.
“Yesterday, I joined thousands of young people at the National Youth Rally marking the 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), hosted by the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka,” the post reads.
“I reminded our youths that the task of nation-building rests on their shoulders. To build a better Nigeria, we must choose leaders with competence, capacity, compassion, and character.
“Ours is a richly blessed nation, yet we remain trapped in hunger, insecurity, and poor governance. Becoming President is not the disaster — the true disaster is when leaders lack the courage and integrity to make Nigeria work.
“We cannot continue on a path where leaders trade in lies while citizens go hungry. I urge every young Nigerian, especially those just turning 18, to register and vote.
“Your voter’s card is your most powerful weapon against bad leadership. Do not sell your vote—for once you do, you have also sold your healthcare, your education, and your future. God has blessed Nigeria, but He will not descend to elect leaders for us. That responsibility is ours.”
The former governor also stressed that honesty, determination, and unity among youths are essential to ensuring the country elects leaders who will deliver meaningful change.
