Lagos traders reveal preferred presidential candidate they will vote for and why

Ahead of the February election, some traders in Lagos state have declared who they have chosen as their preferred presidential candidate.

Following the scarcity of fuel and new naira notes in the country, these traders have said that they will vote wisely in the coming election.

According to a trader who sells foodstuff items, he noted that his preferred choice for the presidential election is Peter Obi, the Labour Party flagbearer.

He said Peter Obi has his votes hundred percent because of his impecable record as a former Governor of Anambra state.

"I will vote for Peter Obi and not Bola Tinubu of the APC that has brought us to the present condition we are in at the moment in the country.

"The APC brought untold hardship into the land and they are doing all they can to make sure we wallow in more pain as citizens, hence, the party cannot get my vote at all."

Comparing Peter Obi to Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, he said;

"I want a new breed to be given power, an opportunity to rule the country and Peter Obi represents well.

"When Obi was governor of Anambra state he did a whole lot to change the narrative in the land and everyone in the state can attest to this fact till this day.

"I would love for Obi to win because he has the experience and would bring his A-game to play to see that Nigeria is rescued and rebuilt for the greater good of all."

Another trader who is a potato seller believe Rabiu Kwankwaso is a better choice as compared to Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar.

"I would love to vote for Rabiu Kwanwaso because he is very passionate about what he plans to do for Nigerians if elected president.

"He has tasted power and is loved by most northerners but he will get my votes because he is very interested in the education of all, especially the northerners if voted for; this is why he will get my vote."

The trader said who seem to have a change of mind said; "I can change my mind on the election day and vote for only Peter Obi, because he is very well prepared and ready to make a change, a genuine one and he is lived by most Nigerians."

A seller who sells items such as tomato paste, Maggi, salt and other food spices said her vote would have been given to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo but as it stands she is yet to decide who to vote for.

"VP Osinbajo was my preferred candidate for the 2023 presideltla election but when he lost out in the primaries last year I felt bad and don't want to vove again. But looking at the situation of things now in the country and how important our votes count, I have gotten my PVC ready and would come out to vote on election day.

"I cannot say it out loud who I will vote for but the candidate that will get my vote would be one who understands the groaning of the people in the land and is ready to make a change, that one person will get my vote because our votes will surely count."

One traderwho sells Ogbono, Egusi and crayfish, he believes an Igbo president should be considered.

He mentioned that Peter Obi has his votes because he is the candidate who can bring change to the country.

"Every other region has tasted power except for the Igbos, so the southeast region should be considered for power this coming election.

"Because I want a new hand in the system of the country and I also want Igbo presidency, Peter Obi of Labour Party will get my vote," the trader maintained.

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