The Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO) took to the streets this Saturday to support the former governor of Anambra, who is a presidential candidate under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos.
The march, which was in solidarity and support for the presidential candidate, was labeled ‘#1MillionManMarch4PeterObi.
Groups hold ‘March of a Million Men’ for Peter Obi in Lagos
The former governor of the state of Anambra would push the party’s ticket in the intra-party elections scheduled for May 28 and 29 in Abuja together with the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President Bukola Saraki and others.
Obi was in Lagos on Thursday to meet with delegates ahead of the primary elections.
The march was held in Lekki phase 1 and the Ikeja area of the state simultaneously.
Groups hold ‘March of a Million Men’ for Peter Obi in Lagos
At 10 am, several young people from the Archbishop Vinning Anglican Church gathered and began the march around 10:30 am.
One of the supporters, Emmanuel Kelechi, said that Mr. Obi will bring radical change to the country.
“I am here for Peter Obi. No one paid us a dime to be here. We are here because we are tired of the way things are in this country,” he said.
Groups hold ‘March of a Million Men’ for Peter Obi in Lagos
“We want a new system and we know that Peter Obi can get us to where we want to be. We are here for posterity to sustain us. We want a Nigeria where all is well for everyone.”
According to Daniel Olumese, the candidate for president is the light at the end of the tunnel.
“PDP already has a structure. Other parties are not as organized as this party. Peter Obi is a competent man who has proven himself over the years.”
Groups hold ‘March of a Million Men’ for Peter Obi in Lagos
“He is a self-made man. I am saying that this man is the only person capable of saving Nigeria. Nigeria is on the edge and that’s why I’m here to rekindle hope. He is not thinking about his family but about Nigeria”.
The support group led by a certain Ijeoma Okoro delivered a letter endorsing the presidential hopeful at the party secretariat in Agege.
Groups hold ‘March of a Million Men’ for Peter Obi in Lagos