“I want to assure you that the forces of darkness that have held this nation bound for long, will not continue to have their way. We are determined to take back our nation for good and we are not giving up. I urge you all to remain steadfast. The sun of justice, peace, and development will soon shine on our nation,” Obi concluded.

Prof Pat Utomi ,a chieftain of the Labour party also commended the Nigerian workers ;

" Happy Labor Day to all who work or used to work. To the NLC a wish for solidarity with a humanity wounded by uncaring politicians and renewal of the Labor Party in Nigeria to penetrate and unite across tongue and faith to elevate the dignity of the human person."