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Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has pledged full transparency regarding the financial contributions received during the 2023 presidential campaign. This announcement came through a statement on his verified Twitter handle on Friday, in response to accusations of financial misconduct within the party.
Obi highlighted that the Obi-Datti campaign team has initiated a public accounting process for the funds accumulated during the election period. This move follows allegations against the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, by the suspended National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, concerning the misappropriation of N3.5 billion. Abure has denied these claims and hinted at taking legal action against Opara.
In his statement, Obi remarked, “Yesterday, we commenced the public accounting process for Obi-Datti Campaign Funds for the 2023 general election, starting with the crowdfunding, which was where we asked the general citizens to contribute to our endeavour.”
He disclosed that the crowdfunding effort was managed by a team led by Aisha Yesufu, emphasizing the commitment to transparency for all donations, whether financial or in-kind. Obi assured donors of the proper use of their contributions towards the campaign’s objectives.
Moreover, Obi announced plans for a “Thank You tour” set to begin at the end of the first quarter of 2024. This tour aims to personally appreciate the support and contributions of donors and supporters, demonstrating the impactful use of their donations, despite operating on a budget less than 20 percent of what was initially projected.
