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He urged political leaders and their followers to shun violence and inflammatory rhetoric, noting that the state's stability must remain a collective responsibility irrespective of political affiliations.
The former Kano governor also pointed to similarities between their political beliefs, particularly their emphasis on education and human development.
It also underscores the distinction between political endorsements by influential leaders and the willingness of ordinary voters to identify with the candidates being promoted.
He maintained that the Tinubu administration had failed to provide sufficient achievements to justify another four years in office, insisting that Nigerians deserved an alternative leadership.
Addressing Nigerian youths at the gathering, the President also stressed that the outcome of the forthcoming election would have significant implications for their future.
Security operatives were subsequently reported to have intervened, restoring calm and preventing the situation from escalating further.
For Obi, the fundamental question is not how much money the government has generated or borrowed, but what Nigerians have gained from these resources.
Tinubu secured 5,111 votes in Anambra State in the 2023 presidential election, while Labour Party candidate and former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, won overwhelmingly in the state.
However, Effiong questioned the credibility of the announcement, arguing that successive administrations in the state had repeatedly made similar promises without delivering the project.
He urged young Nigerians to remain politically engaged, register to vote, collect their Permanent Voter Cards and demand accountability from political leaders.
