Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor has emerged as the presidential flag bearer of the Labour party.
Obi who joined the party on 27th May 2022 after leaving PDP emerged after a keen contest with Olushola Emmanuel-Tella who was the only aspirant that refused to step down
Obi’s Campaign Director, Doyin Okupe in a tweet wrote, ”Peter Obi wins Labour Party Primaries.
”Three other aspirants including prof Pat Utomi withdrew for Peter Obi. However, voting commenced because the 4th aspirant Mrs Olushola Emmanuel-Tella stood her grounds as a contestant.”
He added “However, at about 3.45pm midway into d state by state voting process, d lady& only aspirant withdrew &stepped down for Peter Obi. Peter Obi is therefore elected as the Presidential Candidate of labour Party 4 d 2023 elections.”
The former Anambra Governor will now fly the flag of the Labour Party at the presidential election in 2023.
