From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Abia State chapter of the Obidient Movement said it has concluded plans to stage a one million man-march to mark the 64th birthday of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi.
A statement by one of the Coordinators, Dr. Chibuzor Obiesili and Head, Media & Publicity Sub-committee, Mr Christian Emmanuel, said the procession would be held simultaneously in four towns in the state.
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They are Umuahia the state capital; Aba the commercial nerve centre; Ohafia, as well as Uzuakoli in Bende.
The highlight of the march scheduled for July 19, according to the statement, will be visits to motherless babies homes, hospitals and prisons to empathise with the inmates.
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.”
Part of the statement read: “The Obi-dent 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.
“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.
“Obi continues to hold sway as a shining light, beacon of hope for the youths and the real face of a New Nigeria,” the statement noted.
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