Mr Obi said any measures taken to stop vote-buying but fail to address the fundamental issue at its roots would not materialise.
Mr Obi said, ‘‘You will find no stains of rigging or violence associated with my name.’’
The statement noted that leaders should align with the protocols and security realities of the areas they visit.
Mr Obi, alongside other politicians and dignitaries, visited Mr Buhari’s home in Daura to condole with the family.
The Labour Party has called on President Bola Tinubu to make public office unattractive to encourage well-meaning leaders.
He said that the present administration sincerely appreciated the unwavering support, dedication and involvement of the people of Abia.
Governor Alex Otti has condemned the killing of a Labour Party chieftain, Zakari Maduka, in Abia and urged security agents to fish out his killers.
“We are going to encourage our traders, give them a good market so that at the end of the day, we will make at least 35 per cent of Edo people millionaires.”
