The Abia State chapter of the Obidient Movement has revealed its plan to stage a one-million-man march to mark the 64th birthday of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi.
According to a release by one of the Coordinators of Obident Movement in the state, Dr Chibuzor Obiesili, and Head, Media & Publicity Sub-committee, Mr Christian Emmanuel, the procession will hold simultaneously in Umuahia, the state capital; Aba, the commercial nerve centre; Ohafia town, as well as Uzuakoli in Bende.
It said the highlight of the nationwide march scheduled for July 19 at 10 am, will be a visit to motherless babies homes, hospitals and prisons to empathise with the inmates.
The meeting points for the road march in Abia, according to the release, include: Okpara Square, Umuahia, Osisioma Flyover, Aba, Practising School, Uzuakoli, Bende, and Ohafia Central field by the Presbyterian Church, beside Union Bank, Elu Ohafia.
It said fans and well-wishers of Obi, “who cut across different political, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, decided to celebrate a selfless man who has relentlessly spoken up for the masses.”
The release said the “unsolicited birthday march is meant to encourage Obi that the masses whose cause he has consistently championed, fully identify with all that he represents and stands for.”
It read in part: “The Obidient Movement and the Nigerian masses have decided to celebrate Mr Peter Obi because of his antecedents and persistent advocacy for good governance, probity and accountability.
” His fans from different political, religious and ethnic backgrounds have decided to celebrate a rare patriot and detribalised Nigeria who believes in Nigeria first. He has remained passionate about rebuilding the country and making it globally competitive”.
“Obi continues to hold sway as a shinning light , beacon of hope for the youths and the real face of a New Nigeria”, the release concluded. #Obidient Movement
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