Olumide Akpata, Labour Party’s Edo governorship candidate, has said that he values Peter Obi’s endorsement of his candidacy.
News About Nigeria reports that Akpata described the endorsement as “worth its weight in gold”.
The LP governorship said this during an interview with Arise Television.
The Edo governorship election is set for September 21, covering 18 LGAs.
On Wednesday, Obi urged Edo residents to vote for Akpata, promising he would deliver the needed change for the benefit of the masses if elected.
During the interview, Akpata acknowledged Obi’s huge impact on his campaign.
“Peter Obi is making a whole lot of difference because he is one individual that people trust. People trust him because his word is his bond,” he said.
“People trust Peter Obi because he’s a performer and so his endorsement of my candidacy is worth its weight in gold and so I make no bones about it.
“I will not hesitate to take advantage of the fact that he supports me and those of you who know Obi; he will only associate himself with a candidate he has confidence in, every confidence in his or her abilities.
“So I’m fortunate, I’m privileged that he’s willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with me on the podium, on various podiums across the state.
“We have been to all three senatorial zones together. He has been very, very magnanimous with his time and with his energy and he has brought that to bear on the campaign process.
“The people are definitely, definitely encouraged by his presence. It gives them reason to believe again. It gives them hope again.”
