The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, will today hold his grand finale campaign rally at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos.
Obi’s supporters popularly known as ‘Obidients’ are already mobilizing to the venue in large numbers.. while some of them trekking to the venue in a procession, while others in buses.
Lagos appears to be the epicenter of the Obidients, with many polls indicating that the former Anambra governor stands a chance of winning the state.
However, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, whose stronghold is Lagos, may put up a strong fight to avoid being embarrassed in his state.
Some Obi’s supporters have already alleged attacks by hoodlums in Lagos as the standard bearer concludes his campaign with a rally in the state on Saturday.
Videos and pictures shared on social media showed some individuals with bruises, as well as vandalized buses and cars purportedly deployed to transport supporters for the various events to be held by the party.
Just look at the way thugs are attacking innocent folks and their cars/buses because of their support for a better Nigeria.
Well, nothing good comes easy.
we are too close to give up now💪
Nigeria must be great#ObiDattiInLagos Jakande
OBIdients macaroni Davido
Peter Obi pic.twitter.com/y1BbYc2M96— Ikwe A. Sunday (@iksunnygreat) February 11, 2023
Is sad to see that some thugs are attacking OBIDIENTS. They just did at Jakande but we were able to get them to TBS, They are receiving treatment. Please signal us if you experience any difficulties. Don't let notting stop you! Be here! @PoliceNG#ObiDattiInLagos#LagosForLP pic.twitter.com/Rgv5fjxAHH
— Anthony Abakporo (@anthonyabakporo) February 11, 2023
They are intentionally blocking strategic locations to cause traffic just to frustrate our rally. Why are they afraid? All their evil plans must fail! Desperation cannot get them to Aso Rock. Peter Obi will win this election landslide💯 #ObiDattiInLagos #LagosForLP pic.twitter.com/h57S1wfy2S
— Jaypee (@JaypeeGeneral) February 11, 2023
Before his final stop in Lagos on Saturday, Peter Obi took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the seemingly overwhelming support he has received.
“Today, the LP and Obidient Family will conclude the State rallies in Lagos. It’s been a whirlwind and a very value-added experience across the 36 States,” he said.
“Thank you Nigerians for engaging constructively. The Mission to take back Nigeria is real and the core objective is in sight. Let’s make it happen. Saving Nigeria is Now or Never.”
Today, the LP and Obidient Family will conclude the State rallies in Lagos. It's been a whirlwind and a very value-added experience across the 36 States. Thank you Nigerians for engaging constructively. The Mission to take back Nigeria is real and the core objective is in sight. pic.twitter.com/V50tqd6R3C
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) February 11, 2023
Around 11 am, Obi arrived at Alaba International Market, his first stop in Lagos. He is expected to address his supporters before moving to a town hall and finally the campaign rally at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS).
Alaba stood still for Peter Obi and GRV!#ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/aMqz327B7n
— Chude Nnamdi (@chude__) February 11, 2023
The LP candidate said he has travelled round the country and he is more abreast of the problems now than ever, telling the traders and their families to hold him responsible.
According to him, the market was built by hard-working people and since then, nothing has been done by the government to improve the market. He promised to come back as President to address all the issues confronting the area.
Obi urged the supporters not to allow anyone to intimidate them, following rumours he heard that a vote for him would result in negative consequences for them. He promised to stand solidly by them no matter what, as according to him Nigeria belongs to all.
More photos and videos from Peter Obi’s campaign in Lagos
The Eagle has Landed 🛬#ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/Wje8nbvr9u
— Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) February 11, 2023
The Eagle 🦅 has landed !!!
The most popular black man on earth
The Captain of New Nigeria project
The most searched individual on internet search engine!!! His excellency Mr Peter Obi has landed at Alaba international market Lagos #ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/1gAgPnaGMW— Chief Ikukuoma (@IkukuomaC) February 11, 2023
This is agbado's state 🤣 if people actually like him, they wouldn't force people to come out during their campaigns. But look at PO!
All i see is grace!
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Jakande #obidattiinlagos davido macaroni OBIdients lastma congratulations OBA #lagosforLP #lagosobidattirally labour party pic.twitter.com/lIBndqjTbH— Nigeria Spartan 🐊 (@multimeverse) February 11, 2023
Morale High for TBS🔥🔥 Vote LP✅ #LagosForLP #ObiDattiInLagos #LagosObiDattiRally #Lagos4LP pic.twitter.com/6XXLVMQTVk
— Jaypee (@JaypeeGeneral) February 11, 2023
Comooooooooooot body Jor 🤸🏿♂️🤸🏿♂️🤸🏿♂️ If you say Mr Peter Obi is not incharge put head 😁😁 #ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/LeEbBcblOI
— Chief Ikukuoma (@IkukuomaC) February 11, 2023
We are in TBS!!!!
See, I Just met my brother @kenkabulli for the first time!🤣
He's been very resourceful to the movement!🙌🏽
If you are not in TBS now, you are wrong!#ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/Z0POIPXtOn
— Chude Nnamdi (@chude__) February 11, 2023
Look at the crowd at Alaba International Market 🔥🔥🔥
This is not TBS, this is just Alaba International Market 🥺🥺🥺
We are getting this country back!!!#LagosForLP#ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/ubpovZzSjY
— SportsDokita (Odogwu ☝️) (@Sports_Doctor2) February 11, 2023
This is agbado's state 🤣 if people actually like him, they wouldn't force people to come out during their campaigns. But look at PO!
All i see is grace!
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Jakande #obidattiinlagos davido macaroni OBIdients lastma congratulations OBA #lagosforLP #lagosobidattirally labour party pic.twitter.com/jstQrKnMa5— Nigeria Spartan 🐊 (@multimeverse) February 11, 2023
Shortly after addressing the crowd at Alaba Int’l Market, HE @PeterObi embarked on a roadshow.
The crowd is overpowering and intensely energetic. #ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/zZ1Dhw2ZyI
— Peter Obi Media Arm (POMA) (@TheOfficialPOMA) February 11, 2023
Tell Mc Oluomo to come outside Obidients want to pass a message to him 😁😁😁😁
Mr Peter Obi has hit the street of Lagos state The crowd is absolutely insane 🥶🥶🥶🥶 #ObiDattiInLagos Mr Peter Obi is the king of the street pic.twitter.com/yEJw5YQZMQ— Chief Ikukuoma (@IkukuomaC) February 11, 2023
Do these guys want to trek from Alaba to Yaba with Peter Obi? 🤣🤣.
Massive love! #ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/8hkAp1VVOZ— Cross˚ (@Elkrosmediahub) February 11, 2023
Still early hours but Obidients are already TBS… It's just 11am.
The crowd outside is way more than the capacity of the venue.
E choke!#LagosObiDattiRally #LagosForLP #ObiDattiInLagos pic.twitter.com/6ScL1VfyKU— Lawrence I. Okoro ( Sir Law ) (@LawrenceOkoroPG) February 11, 2023
KanyiDaily recalls that Peter Obi is already leading Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar in many polls, including the latest by global media giant, Bloomberg.