Video Emerges as Newly-Wedded Couple Join Peter Obi Street Rally in Abuja
- The rally organised by Peter Obi's supporters in Abuja on Saturday, September 24, took another twist a newlywed couple joined
- The trending video of the couple also caught the attention of Obi, the Labour Party's flag bearer, as he wished them a blissful and happy married life
- Obi is aiming to destabilise Nigeria's political establishment to win the 2023 presidential election on the platform of a relatively weaker party
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FCT, Abuja - A video has surfaced on social media showing a newlywed couple joining a Peter Obi street rally in Abuja on Saturday, September 23.
Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has been garnering momentum across Nigeria ahead of the 202 elections.
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Legit.ng gathers that the former Anambra state governor’s supporters, under the aegis of the “Obedient Movement”, put together a one-million-person march on Saturday across Abuja.
A highlight of the rally was a newlywed man and his bride who were spotted among the crowd, holding hands as they took to the streets for the walk.
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A video of them both has since gone viral on social media, with many Nigerians commending their enthusiasm.
Peter Obi sends message to couple
The Labour Party presidential flag bearer has shared the video of the couple on social media just as he prayed for them.
He wrote:
"Salute and congratulations to this newly wedded couple in Abuja, whose special day coincided with the Obidient Family March in Abuja; and they marched too!
"Wishing you both a blissful and happy married life and children, who will grow up in a united, secure and productive Nigeria. -PO"
Meanwhile, a Twitter user, Boss Dante (@BossDante69), also reacted:
"Newly wedded sef don't want to dull themselves eehh Them no won chop Agbado and Cassava for marriage Omo!! Abuja we do this one.. One Billion Match update."
In 2023, Obi will be up against the presidential candidates of the ruling APC and the lead opposition party, Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, respectively.
Peter Obi, running mate visit Emir of Kano
Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of the LP, Obi and his running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed visited the Emir of Kano HRM Aminu Ado Bayero on Saturday
Obi, who tweeted about the visit on his official handle, said “very useful constructive discussions” were held with the monarch.
Source: Legit.ng
