Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has visited Mrs. Jennifer Efedi, the lady who was assaulted while casting her vote in Surulere, Lagos. It would be recalled that Mrs Efedi had gone viral after she returned to cast her vote following an attack which left her with injuries around her right eye during the presidential election on 25th February.
The presidential candidate described Mrs Efedi as his point of contact with other Nigerians who suffered a similar fate while attempting to exercise their franchise. Acknowledging her bravery, the Labour Party candidate shared photos which were taken at Mrs Efedi’s residence in Surulere.
“Today, I visited Mrs Jennifer Efidi. She was attacked on 25th February in an attempt to stop her from voting, but she stood her ground. Jennifer is one of the great icons of Nigeria’s democracy.
“She is my point of contact with every Nigerian who suffered a similar fate in their bid to exercise their voting rights,and contribute to a new Nigeria. Like many Nigerians, I acknowledge her bravery and resoluteness.
“Jennifer is a true manifestation of Profiles in Courage for a new Nigeria. -PO,” he tweeted.
