Labour Party Women Leader gives reason for Peter Obi marches
The National Women Leader of Labour Party, Dudu Manuga, has given reason for million marches across the nation, saying it was based on an attempt by the youth to dispell insinuations that the party existed only on social media.
Manuga, who is an indigene of Gombe State, described the movement as a force, noting that many youths were tired of the hardship caused by the leadership.
She made this disclosure in an interview with journalists while reacting to the growing popularity of the party on social handles shortly after addressing State Labour Party and ‘Obidient’ women mobilisation engagement held to sensitise groups ahead of 2023 elections.
Manuga said, “That is why they came to the streets because someone said it only four people sitting in the room and changing their names on Twitter, that was why they came to the streets to show it is not just four people. It millions of Nigerians across the country who are tired, want change and want a new beginning. This is not the Nigeria we grew up in, Nigeria before was cohesive, unity.”
Commenting on the chances of Obi, in Gombe and Nigeria at large, Manuga lamented that the situation of the country required someone new with leadership acumen.
“You have to ask what is the situation of things in Nigeria? Insecurity is high, people are afraid of travelling on highway before now people can sleep securely in their homes, the villages are not secure too because they kidnap people there.
“Look at the general cost of living. To borrow from the words of Charly Boy (Charles Oputa), he said if Obi had not come out we would have been left with the option of otapiapia and sniper but now there is an option to try something new.
“Most of us are coming out of APC or PDP. Let’s try something new, he has done it in Anambra State, we trust he will do it for Nigeria. In Hausa, they say if someone promises you a shirt look at the one he is putting on,” Manuga added.
On her part, State Women Leader Yelwa Manzo, said Gombe had been secured for the victory of Peter Obi, stressing that many residents were convinced about the need for change.
