Obi cautions Nigerian youths against dangers of vote selling

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, at national youth rally, cautioned Nigerian youths of the dangers of votes selling during elections.

Obi, at the National Youth Rally marking the 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), hosted by the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, Anambra State, cautioned the youths not to sell their votes, warning that if they sell their votes, they sell their future.

he reminded the youths that the task of nation-building rests on their shoulders. According to him, “To build a better Nigeria, we must choose leaders with competence, capacity, compassion, and character.”

Obi at National Youth Rally marking 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON)

Obi highlighted in a statement @PeterObi,

“Do Not Sell Your Vote, Do Not Sell Your Future”

“Yesterday, I joined thousands of young people at the National Youth Rally marking the 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), hosted by the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka.

“I reminded our youths that the task of nation-building rests on their shoulders. To build a better Nigeria, we must choose leaders with competence, capacity, compassion, and character.

“Ours is a richly blessed nation, yet we remain trapped in hunger, insecurity, and poor governance. Becoming President is not the disaster—the true disaster is when leaders lack the courage and integrity to make Nigeria work. We cannot continue on a path where leaders trade in lies while citizens go hungry.

“I urge every young Nigerian, especially those just turning 18, to register and vote. Your voter’s card is your most powerful weapon against bad leadership. Do not sell your vote—for once you do, you have also sold your healthcare, your education, and your future. God has blessed Nigeria, but He will not descend to elect leaders for us. That responsibility is ours.

“I thank Rev. Fr. Paschal Udo, the other priests present, the leadership of CYON, and above all our resilient youths for their commitment. Nigerian youths are no longer content with complaints—they are ready for action. Together, in honesty and determination, we will build the New Nigeria.

“A New Nigeria is POssible. —PO”