The Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has formally joined the Labour Party days after he announced his exit from the People Democratic Party.

He made the announcement on Friday via his verified Twitter handle.

According to him, he left the PDP days ago because “of issues that are at variance with my persona and principles, I have consulted widely with various parties and personalities to ensure we do not complicate the route to our desired destination.”

Obi wrote, “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria.

“This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator.

“For me, the  process of achieving our goal is as fundamental as what one will do thereafter.

“Therefore, I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production; and that is the Labour Party which is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing.

and uniting  Nigerians as one family.
“I invite all Nigerians to join me  in taking back our country. “Be assured that I’ll never let you down.” Peter Obi said.