The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has on Saturday, March 18, expressed sympathy for the victims of the recent gubernatorial elections' violence.

Obi who described the occurrence as a "precarious circumstance" added that he was heartbroken that a conflict with such intensity will erupt in what seemed a "simple election".

He commiserated with the families whose loved ones' lives had been taken and hoped that those who were injured recover quickly.

The presidential candidate also prayed that the Almighty would assist and deliver Nigeria from its current predicament.

Many found comfort and assurance in Obi's words as they hailed him.

Read comments below:

Nkemchor_: "We are in pain. The country is in a mess. When will all this end ? Have we not suffered enough?!"

EzenwaVuga: "Tear roll down my eyes when I remember the condition of our dear country nigeria"

Benking44: "Oga President. Thank you for allowing God to use you to change the tides in this country. We await your coronation"

Shez_Weird: "Big respect to the man that changed Nigeria political game! The man that believes in democracy A true nationalist. The first man that will reclaim his stolen presidency mandate. And will be sworn in by may"

Ayo_Snr: "Please when the certificate of return is fully returned, all those who participated and engineered this gruesome acts in election violence should be brought to book, Your Excellency Sir, begin with Rivers State and Nyesom Wike, he should be in jail."

See his post here:

With sadness, my heart goes deeply to the Nigerians who lost their lives and those who were maimed for participating in such a simple thing as an election. My prayers and wishes for a quick recovery of the injured.

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 18, 2023