The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent election in Edo State, describing it as a blatant example of state capture that must not be allowed to stand.
In a statement shared on his X handle on Monday, the former Governor of Anambra State criticised the flawed leadership recruitment process in Edo, warning that such actions spell doom for the nation.
He stated, “What transpired over the weekend in Edo State under the guise of an election in no way represents the democratic process we have chosen for electing our political leaders.
“It was, instead, a glaring example of ‘state capture’ and a continued gross undermining of our democratic values and processes.
“Any nation whose leadership recruitment process is so critically flawed is doomed, and we are witnessing the effects in our country.”
Obi urged those in positions of power to prevent the situation from standing, cautioning them against relying on.
