Photo: The couple in their wedding outfits dancing at the Peter Obi rally in Abuja on Saturday.
A newlywedded couple on Saturday skipped their wedding reception and joined a street rally in Abuja organized by supporters of the 2023 presidential candidate of Nigeria’s Labor Party, LP, Mr Peter, whose soaring popularity across the country has reached a crescendo.
Under the aegis of the “Obidient Movement,”, the former Anambra state governor’s supporters had put together a one-million-person march in solidarity. and marched on Saturday in their numbers across Abuja.
Spotted among the crowd were a newlywed man and his bride who, holding hands, took to the streets for the walk.
A video of them both has since gone viral on social media, with many Nigerians commending their enthusiasm.
Obi’s candidacy has been garnering Arab Spring-like support and momentum both on social media and at the grassroots.
So far, Obi’s supporters have put together rallies in Abia, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Enugu, Jos, Niger, and Ebonyi.
According to them, the former Anambra governor is the best candidate to lead the country.
Obi is contesting against Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), among others.
Political campaigns are expected to start officially September ending.
