- The former Anambra State governor emphasized that the election was not a Christian or Igbo agenda
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), stated that the 2023 general elections have proven that the Yorubas do not hate the Igbos.
Obi made this statement while receiving the 2024 Courageous Citizen Award from the Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) in Abuja on Saturday.
The former Anambra State governor emphasized that the election was not a Christian or Igbo agenda. He highlighted that Nigerians united across tribal and religious lines during the election, which corrected the impression that Yorubas hate Igbos.
Obi noted that the significant shift in voter behavior indicated a widespread desire among Nigerians for a change from the status quo.
“It was a time that Nigerians united and spoke with one voice regardless of tribe, tongue or religion. The 2023 election wasn’t a Christian or Igbo project.
“It was a Nigerian project. I saw our legends and elder statesmen come together for the first time. I was glad to see people like former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and others stand their ground.
“I am saying this to correct the impression that the Yorubas hate Igbo people. A lot of people made certain sacrifices because we just wanted to say ‘Enough is enough’ in Nigeria. Imagine those who had lost their lives for the cause of a new Nigeria,” he said