Peter Obi visits woman stabbed in face on election day


The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid a visit to Jennifer Efidi, the woman who was stabbed in the face by thugs during the presidential and National Assembly elections.

Efidi was stabbed while attempting to vote in Surulere, Lagos State.

Obi shared the pictures from his visit via his Twitter handle on Monday.

He wrote, "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."

Credit: Twitter | PeterObi | via Punch

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