Supporters of Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, grounded Yenagoa, the capital Bayelsa State, on Saturday when they embarked on one million-man march in the state.
They marched from Tombia Junction, through Mbiama-Yenagoa road and terminated at the Ox-bow lake. They carried placards bearing various messages.
Addressing supporters that took part in the march, the coordinator of Concern Medical Practitioners, Dr. Frank Ogunuawe, said they are all out in support of Peter Obi, whom they described as the most credible and prepared man for the job, adding that the medical profession in the country is gradually collapsing.
He emphasized that the number of professionals in the sector leaving the country to work outside the shores of the country is quite threatening, while the few ones in the country are planning to go on strike due to some unresolved issues between them and the government.
He added, “Just imagine what will happen to most people who are sick due to sufferings inflicted on them by the hardship experience in the country; we should also remember that students of higher institutions have been on strike for the past seven months, so it’s time to stop the nonsense in the country by voting for a sincere person.”
The Labour Party coordinator of Bayelsa West, Hon. Chris Ogosi, stated that the structure of the party is the hungry, crying, suffering masses of the country and with the masses, the dream of a better Nigeria is achievable.
We all know that the greatness of a man is measured by the wisdom he has and not amount of money and Obi is the man that we know that build a better Nigeria amongst all that has indicated interest.”
Our children are at home while theirs are abroad. This is not about a political party but a movement to take back the country and give to the rightful owners who are the masses. This is a clear confirmation that the people are so tired, that is why we are seeing this crowd today who are not even paid. Every body came on account of their own conviction that it is time to do the needful.”
The state chairman of Labour Party, Mr. Eniye Zidougha, who addressed the crowd said, “We have seen other states carry out their rally and what they are doing today isn’t different, adding that the cry of the people over insecurity, poverty, lack of power, ASUU strike and other failures by the government is the reason for the march.”
“The Obi movement became important to salvage the already mortgaged future of the citizens, adding that with their voter cards the people will vote their conscience at the forthcoming elections.”