The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, have kicked off their campaign in Jos, Plateau State.
Peter Obi Begins Presidential Campaign In Plateau Jos
The former Anambra governor arrived in Jos in the company of the ex-lawmaker, party loyalists on Wednesday, September 28, 202, and were welcomed by thousands of supporters who filled up the Rwang Pam Township Stadium.
Taking to his Twitter page Obi said: “Arriving Jos with Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, to meet with Gbong Gwom Jos, HRM Jacob Gyang Buba, and also honour the invitation of the Middle Belt Forum to a solidarity rally.”
The LP presidential candidate also vowed to continue calling on the Federal Government to end the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to “allow our children to go back to school.”
Arriving Jos with Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, to meet with Gbong Gwom Jos, HRM Jacob Gyang Buba, and also honour the invitation of the Middle Belt Forum to a solidarity rally. We continue to call on the FGN to end the ASUU strike and allow our children to go back to school. -PO pic.twitter.com/v4YzDd2uau
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) September 28, 2022
Photos and videos from Jos:
Happening Live from Plateau State.
–JOS IS FULLY OBIDIENT.
This is not a rented crowd ! 😂😂It's pure love!!!! #Obidatti023 #PeterObiForPresident2023pic.twitter.com/zjzK0y7czT
— NKEM🔥🔫 (@Nkemchor_) September 28, 2022
As campaigns open, see Peter Obi's crowd in Jos, Plateau State. An event organised by the Middle Belt Forum @Anitlaurel @LPartyNews24 @PeterObiUpdates @PeterObiPikin @PeterObi @DrDattiyusuf pic.twitter.com/S6vrr55lDr
— Sunday Isuwa (@IsuwaSunday) September 28, 2022
Today is a Wednesday, a work day and the announcement of Peter Obi’s coming to Jos, Plateau State was made barely 24hours ago, yet it was a TOTAL SHUTDOWN!!!
We the youths are taking back our country 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/jbRBLZNSTn
— Sheikh Chukwudi Ibn Analo (@SheikhAnalo) September 28, 2022
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The stadium is packed to capacity ! Obidients in Jos,Plateau State know how to make a statement.😁😁🔥🔥🔥✊E choke #Obidatti023 #PeterObiForPresident2023 pic.twitter.com/c33WxYEGHo
— NKEM🔥🔫 (@Nkemchor_) September 28, 2022
The arrival of our man @PeterObi and @dattibabaahmed at the stadium in Jos Plateau State. Please 🙏 show some love to our people. pic.twitter.com/hPb8qSIhyL
— ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ (@omoelerinjare) September 28, 2022
Plateau State came through for Peter Obi! pic.twitter.com/P4KwG09xCC
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) September 28, 2022
KnyiDaily recalls that Peter Obi had advised Nigerians to base their choice of next president on capacity and commitment rather than tribe or religion.