The National Chairman of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu has emerged the presidential candidate of the party.
This is even as the party changes its name from ZLP to Zenith Progressives Alliance (ZPA).
Earlier before his emergence, Nwanyanwu said that although the name of the party has been changed, but the logo and slogan remain, which is “equity, justice and development.”
The party’s National Chairman spoke in Abuja during the party’s special convention/presidential primary.
Addressing the 185 delegates and members of the party national executive, Nwanyanwu cautioned the party members to ensure that they have Permanent Voters Card (PVC).
He said: “Ensure you have voters card when you are coming to see me. If you are coming to see me, come with PVC. If you are holding meeting without PVC, it is of no importance.”
He further said that when he emerged as the President of Nigeria in 2023, he will ensure that Nigerians obey the rule of law.
He said: “We will obey fundamental human rights of Nigerians, we will ensure things are not done with fiat. Nigeria is shaking. I don’t need experience that will make me to steal Nigeria’s money.”
In a veil reference to the convention conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nwanyanwu said, “the experience they have acquired over the years is to steal. We don’t need such experience.
“Nigeria needs a fresh start with sharp minds that will turn things around for the country. After one year of our government, we will not be depending on oil.
“When I become President I will unite all sections of Nigeria. I will make sure that there’s trust among Nigerians irrespective of ethnic leaning. I will make use of traditional institutions and give them the role they should play.
“Traditional rulers and religious leaders will be given key roles in nation building. In the first three months we will be able to see Nigerians smiling together again.”
The presidential candidate further said that he will create thousands of job opportunities through textile industries
“Reactivate moribund industries. Companies that left will be brought back. Create enabling environment for companies to return,” he said.
