Our reporter/ The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has reaffirmed his decision not to celebrate his birthday in light of the dire state of the nation.
Having chosen not to mark his birthday for the past two decades, Obi stated that he intends to uphold the resolve this year despite pressure from his supporters, including members of the Obedient Family and Labour Party, to celebrate.
In a statement via his official Twitter handle on Monday, Obi, who noted reports of killings and abductions across the country, urged them to redirect their efforts towards helping those in need.
According to the former Anambra state governor, as of July, over 200 persons have been killed in Mangu LGA of Plateau and over 100 in Benue.
“This month alone over 200 lives have been lost to sustained violent attacks in Mangu LGA in Plateau State,” he said.
“Similarly, in Benue State, over 100 lives have been lost in recent times, the latest being 27 persons killed in Adogo Ugbaam, Akpuuna, and Diom communities in Ukum LGA.
“There are also many other cases of kidnappings and killings in different parts of the country. I want to celebrate in a New Nigeria where the lives and properties of citizens will be secure.
“I want to celebrate in a productive Nigeria that can create opportunities for our youths.
“I want to celebrate in a Nigeria that works for all and which Nigerians can be proud of. This, and not my birthday, is the true celebration that will be beneficial to all Nigerians.
“As Nigerians, we must always expand our imagination of the Possible, believing as we do that a New Nigeria is possible.”
The former Anambra governor, however, urged supporters who wish to celebrate him with gifts “to look around them and extend such gifts to the people in need, especially in these difficult times”.
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