The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi yesterday promised to turn Sambisa Forest in the Northeast into a huge farmland with the potential of boosting the nation’s economy.
Mr Obi disclosed this at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki during the presidential rally of the party.
Obi who was accompanied by his wife, Margret and the chairman of his party, Mr Julius Abure identified insecurity and corruption as the bane of the nation’s underdevelopment and promised to tackle them headlong.
He noted that the Southeast would be repositioned to be the manufacturing hub of the country while Ebonyi would be assisted to realise its potential in rice production.
According to Mr Obi, the Akanu Ibiam International Airport will be developed to standard and serve as the gateway for travellers to and from the Southeast.
He told his supporters that the next election was an opportunity for them to take back their country from unscrupulous politicians whose approach to governance had promoted insecurity, corruption and unemployment.
LEADERSHIP Weekend observed that supporters of other political parties including the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) attended the rally.
An APC member, Mr Franklin Onwe disclosed that Mr Peter Obi represents the aspirations and interest of the masses adding that while he supports the candidates of the APC in the state, he supports the candidature of the Labour Party presidential candidate.
