The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Tuesday said things are going wrong in Nigeria because people choose to keep quiet.
Obi, who spoke during a condolence visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Alagbaka in Akure, commended him for speaking up for the people as well as representing what Nigerians desire at this present time.
Obi also supported Governor Akeredolu on his move to arm the Amotekun Corps, saying that he must continue to do his best to defend his people.
The LP presidential candidate described the governor as a leader who speaks the truth at all times no matter the consequences.
Obi, who stated that the governor is doing the right thing, charged him to continue taking every necessary step to protect the citizens of the state.
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Obi said: “I urge you to continue in that direction. You represent one of those things Nigerians desire, the ability to speak the truth no matter the consequences.
“What is lacking in Nigeria is that we choose to keep quiet when things are going wrong. You have a man here who always speaks when things are going wrong, and I urge you to continue.”
The LP presidential flag bearer used the occasion to commiserate with the Governor over the sad incident at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo.
In his response, Governor Akeredolu appreciated Obi and his entourage for finding time to visit him.
Akeredolu, who said what happened on June 5 at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, was horrendous, also described the sad incident as unexpected and uncommon, especially in the Southern part of the country.
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