Labour Party’s Peter Obi has declared that PVC is the bridge to a New Nigeria urging all citizens to register and get theirs.
In a post on his social media page on Monday, Obi called on all Nigerians to avoid selling their votes warning that those who do sell the very opportunities that would have lifted them and their family out of poverty.
He pleaded with Nigerians to heed to the call to action stating; “The future of our dear nation is in your hands. The greatest strength of democracy is in the voter’s card. Your PVC is the voice of the voiceless, the shield of the weak, and the weapon of the poor for a better life, against injustice and bad leadership.
“I appeal to every Nigerian: Get Organised and Make Election Rigging Difficult. Go out, register, collect your PVC, and hold it firmly as your bridge to a new Nigeria.”
To those who buy elections, Obi warned that while they make it look like their offering charity, they invest in corruption.
He described them as criminals disguising as leaders.
He added; “Let us know this: those who buy votes are not offering you charity; they only invest in their own corruption. They buy votes so that they can buy their way into our treasury to steal public money. When they get into that office, they will loot the funds that should have been used to build schools, hospitals or provide good jobs.
“Such people are not leaders, they are criminals in disguise. They are no better than killers, armed robbers, and kidnappers, because they commit the same crime of destruction.”
To those who sell their votes, Obi warned that they are selling their children’s education and entire future.
He said; “To those who sell their votes, you are not just selling an election, you are selling the very opportunities that would have lifted you and your family out of poverty.
“You are selling the schools that your children should have attended, the hospitals that should save your loved ones and the jobs that would have given you dignity and a better life. Those who buy your vote are only buying it to make a profit from the seat of power, not to serve you.”
He therefore, called on all to join hands and ensure Nigeria gets back on her feet. He emphasized that the power to change the country lies in the hands of the citizens if only they would unite and vote.
“The power to change this country is in your hands, the looters will only loot when we give them the opportunity. Your vote counts, if it doesn’t, they would not be desperately buying that vote.
“Every Nigerian must rise and take responsibility for building the nation we dream of.
“Our democracy is at stake. That is why I urge every eligible Nigerian to register, collect, and safeguard your PVC, and when the time comes, use it wisely. Vote for leaders of competence, character, capacity, and compassion. Leaders who will put you first. Do not be intimidated, do not be deceived, and do not be bought.
“Let us stand together and prove that Nigeria belongs to the people, not to those who trade our future for their selfish gain,” he concluded.
