The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Monday, visited Jennifer Efedi, a resident of Lagos state, who was attacked by thugs while casting her vote during the 25th of February elections.
Obi, in a post on his official Twitter handle, shared pictures of him alongside Jennifer.
In spite of the attack she suffered in the hands of thugs during the presidential poll, Jennifer was said to have returned from the hospital where she was treated, to cast her vote.
Obi described her as “one of the great icons of Nigeria’s democracy”
In his Twitter update, he said, “Today, I visited Mrs Jennifer Efedi. She was attacked on 25 February in an attempt to stop her from voting. She stood her ground,” Obi said.
“Jennifer is one of the great icons of Nigeria’s democracy. She is my point of contact with every Nigerian who suffered similar fate in their bid to exercise their voting rights, & contribute to a new Nigeria.
“Like many Nigerians, I acknowledge her bravery & resoluteness. Jennifer is a true manifestation of Profile in Courage for a new Nigeria.”
During the presidential poll, there were countless attacks on polling units and voters by thugs across the country.