Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been instructed by the ex-Anambra Governor, Peter Obi to guarantee that Nigerians are quickly registered ahead of the 2023 general elections.
As the deadline for registering for the new Permanent Voter Cards approaches, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate made the call via Twitter on Thursday.
The electoral authority had previously extended the deadline for new PVC online registration from May 31, 2022 to June 30, 2022. It urged, however, that all registrations be in by June 30.
Taking to Twitter on Thursday, June 9, Peter Obi said his call is to enable millions of Nigerians to exercise their constitutional rights.
Peter Obi tweeted:
Information reaching me indicates that voter registration across Nigeria, more so in the South East, is dogged by inertia & bureaucratic bottlenecks.
I respectfully call on INEC to facilitate speedy registration of Nigerians; to enable them to exercise their voting rights.
Information reaching me indicate that voter registration across Nigeria, more so in the South East, is dogged by inertia & bureaucratic bottlenecks. I respectfully call on @inecnigeria to facilitate speedy registration of Nigerians to enable them exercise their voting rights.-PO
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) June 9, 2022
Earlier, factional presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor has reportedly withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race.
The latest development comes few hours after clinching the ticket; as the factional flag bearer of the party.
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He stepped down after he received ultimatum from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) Worldwide led by Mazi Okwu Nnabuike to withdraw from the contest.
Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) also issued an ultimatum.
Recall that Obi on Monday, May 30 was declared the presidential candidate of Labour Party. This was at Labour Party’s Convention and presidential primary held in Asaba, Delta State.
Professor Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy and co-convener of the National Consultative Front (NCFront); and 45-year-old Joseph Faduri had stepped down for him.
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However, a faction of Labour Party on Wednesday, June 8 produced Mr Jude Ezenwafor. He was to be the Presidential candidate of the party for the 2023 elections.
Giving an update, Ezenwafor revealed his decision via a letter; which is not dated and addressed to the national leadership of his faction of the party.
In the letter which is currently being circulated online, Ezenwafor stated that his decision to withdraw was personal; and also appealed to his supporters to understand him.
