A 180-member caucus of former
National Assembly lawmakers from the South East region has insisted that the
former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, was the best choice as the running
mate to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku
Abubakar.
A former member of the House of
Representatives and spokesman of the caucus State, Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi, made the
ex-lawmakers’ position known when he briefed newsmen in Abuja, on Tuesday.
He also lauded the former Vice
President’s foresight in choosing Obi as his running mate.
The 180-member caucus noted with
dismay the “needless and unhealthy controversies so far generated by Obi’s
nomination,” which “must be nipped in the bud to stop further embarrassment.”
It, however, added that the
greatest challenge facing Nigeria remains “the removal of the current
retrogressive All Progressives Congress (APC) led government and the
enthronement of an inclusive government committed to good governance, federal
character and restructuring, which Atiku/Obi ticket represents.”
“We commend the vision and
foresight of Atiku Abubakar in choosing former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi as
his running mate in the 2019 presidential election.
“Our son, Peter Obi, is a
befitting and worthy partner of the ticket because of his track record of
performance, financial discipline and prudent management of resources.
“The entire Igbo nation at home
and in the Diaspora are excited and have resolved to support and vote for
Atiku/Obi massively in the 2019 polls.
“We call on Nigerians and the
international community to give their support to Atiku/Obi ticket for the great
prospect for Nigeria, Africa and the world.
“We therefore, plead with our
brothers and sisters who may have reacted negatively to the choice of Obi to
sheathe their swords and throw their weights behind the ticket in the herculean
task of removing this clueless APC led government,” the caucus noted
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