Atiku: 180 former lawmakers take position on Obi’s choice as running mate
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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