The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has paid a visit to Jennifer Efidi, the woman who was stabbed by political thugs during Saturday’s elections.
Edifi, who strolled with her daughter to a polling unit in Surulere, Lagos State, was attacked by suspected thugs who invaded the spot to scuttle the electoral process.
Gory images of the resilient woman, who returned to cast her ballot after receiving first aid, had trended on social media and made it to the cover pages of major newspapers.
The photos showed her face covered in blood with others showing a bandaged face after receiving treatment following an attack by hoodlums at her polling unit in Lagos.
Sharing a photo of his visit on Monday, Peter Obi described Jennifer as one of the great icons of Nigeria’s democracy, saying she is a true manifestation of profiles in courage for a new Nigeria.
He wrote, “Today, I visited Mrs Jennifer Efidi. She was attacked on 25th February in an attempt to stop her from voting, but she stood her ground. Jennifer is one of the great icons of Nigeria’s democracy.
“She is my point of contact with every Nigerian who suffered a similar fate in their bid to exercise their voting rights, and contribute to a new Nigeria. Like many Nigerians, I acknowledge her bravery and resoluteness.
“Jennifer is a true manifestation of Profiles in Courage for a new Nigeria. -PO”
KanyiDaily recalls that BBNaija housemate, Cross Okonkwo had also apologized for calling the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi selfish