The arrival of Peter Obi at the venue of the first-anniversary celebration of Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo stole the show.
Immediately he walked in; the crowd erupted in loud applause, which lasted for some minutes.
The event took place at the International Convention Center in Awka. Several notable dignitaries attended the event, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
In a video shared by Channels Television, the crowd’s excitement was palpable as Peter Obi walked into the venue.
Anambra Residents Erupt As Peter Obi Arrives Gov Soludo’s ‘One Year In Office’ Event pic.twitter.com/XupTcyvT0U
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Soludo, representing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was delivering a speech when suddenly interrupted by a loud noise. It turned out that the noise was caused by the entrance of Obi, who had arrived at the event.
Obi sat at the front of the room, which had been reserved for him. When he was informed of Obasanjo’s presence, the Labour Party flagbearer greeted him.
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Soludo acknowledged the presence of both Obi and Obasanjo, saying, “It’s a very special day in Anambra. Before you walked in, my predecessor in office, and an illustrious son of Anambra in whom we are well pleased, Mr Peter Obi…
“Before you came, I was appreciating Mr President, the father of Nigeria, who laid very clear foundations.”
The governor’s words about the former governor and opposition leader, Peter Obi, were met with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience.