The Middle Belt Forum has directed the people of the geopolitical zone to vote for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adakole Ijogi, said this on Channels Television’s programme The 2023 Verdict on Wednesday.
Ijogi who expressed doubt on the chances of his party’s flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar said he will vote for the former Anambra State governor on February 25.
Ijogi, who is a political economist, claimed that about 50% of PDP members would not be voting for Atiku, saying that they will vote for Obi because he stands out among the other candidates.
He said the decision of the Middlebelt Forum concerning the 2023 presidential election transcends political party and that the people have gone through a whole lot in the last few years, including killings, kidnappings among others.
Ijogi noted that Obi has made successful inroads in the Middle Belt and would get the votes which hitherto went to the PDP.
The leadership of the Middle Belt Forum alongside other regional groups like Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Pan Niger Delta Forum had earlier in February endorsed Obi.
The Middle Belt in Nigeria include Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Kwara, amongst others.
Already, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has endorsed Obi for President.