The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has responded to Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), over his recent remarks that “the labour of our heroes past is all in vain.”
Akpabio made this known today during the valedictory session in honor of the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark. He advised Obi to first resolve the internal issues within his “small party” before aspiring to lead the country.
Obi, in his tribute yesterday during the Memorial Lecture and Day of Tribute for Chief Clark in Abuja, expressed concern about the current state of Nigeria. He stated that the sacrifices of past leaders, such as General Yakubu Gowon and former President Goodluck Jonathan, appeared to be in vain given the challenges facing the nation.
In response, Akpabio remarked that while social media can serve as a powerful communication tool, it is largely unregulated and often used to spread division. He urged Obi and other presidential aspirants to focus on resolving issues within their respective parties before shifting attention to national leadership.
