By A Correspondent
A former Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor, has emerged as the factional presidential candidate of the party for the 2023 elections.
The national leadership of the LP had already declared a former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, as its 2023 presidential candidate.
He emerged as the party’s choice at the party’s national convention and presidential primary in Asaba, the capital of Delta State.
But during the LP faction’s primary election held in Abuja on Wednesday, Ezenwafor, a sole aspirant, emerged through affirmation.
Addressing the national delegates after his emergence, Ezenwafor said: “I am on a rescue mission to free Nigeria from social, economic and political crises currently bedevilling it.”
He said having understudied two former governors in Anambra State and being the chairman of the party in the state, he has what it takes to lead the country to economic freedom.
He also said he has a brighter chance of defeating the presidential candidates of other political parties being a young man with energy and vigour.
He said that with the level of insecurity in the country, “Nigeria needs to be rescued.”
He added: “Labour is leading a revolutionary course; Labour party will win the general election.
“Our party is going to take over Nigeria and bring back the glory Nigeria needs.
“I have been in the corridors of government for the past 20 years. We are here on a rescue mission.”
Ezenwafor is a former Senior Special Assistant to former Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra and served under former Governor Peter Obi for four months.
Earlier, the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Calistus Okafor, had described the candidate as “a man of integrity.”
He said: “Having made all the requirements of the party, we hereby affirm you to be the presidential candidate of the Labour Party come 2023.”
Okafor, while speaking on the candidacy of Peter Obi, said “I am not against you. My doors are open.
“I am fighting for what is my right. I am not fighting my brother. Those who think I’m being used should have a rethink.” (NAN)
