Politics
THE Movement for Election of Nigeria President of Igbo Extraction has pleaded with PDP G five governors and their numerous supporters led by Nyesom Wike agitating and demanding for justice, equity and inclusiveness within PDP to justify their actions and engrave their names in the hearts and minds of Nigerians and Nigeria by supporting and endorsing the candidacy of Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who symbolizes equity, justice, competence, capacity, capability and inclusiveness.
In a statement endorsed by the convener, Vincent Ezekwueme and National Secretary Prof. Justice Chidi themed “injustice done for one is injustice done to all and “no one is free, until all of us are free”. (Rev.Martin Luther King Jr.)
“We thank you all for your steadfastness, courage, doggedness and determination to fight injustices and stand for what is right, fair, just and laudable.
“It is of great relevance to note that Nigerians and the international community are eagerly waiting to see your next line of actions. They hope your patriotic, selfless and peoples oriented decisions will help to usher in God fearing, competent, selfless, incorruptible leaders in 2023.
“The members of G5, which include Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state will forever be written in gold and the sand of times for having contributed immensely towards rediscovering our dear country and enthronement of patriotic servant leaders in tandem with the wishes and aspirations of our founding fathers,” the statement said.
It will be recalled that the aggrieved governors and their supporters have been demanding for the resignation of the National Chairman, Iyochia Ayu, following the emergency of Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate.
There is no doubt that their request is worthwhile and justifiable in tandem with the party’s constitution, the federal character and the principle of rotational presidency and social justice as both the presidential candidate and the National Chairman cannot come from the same zone.
“Fortunately Obi’s candidacy provided veritable and ineluctable platform to right the wrong, ensure justice, equity, equality, inclusiveness and sense of belonging in electing our political leaders. Let the interest, social welfare of citizenry, unity, security and progress of our country be their watchword and guiding principle in taking final decision in regard to 2023 general elections.
“It will be of great relevance for them to display in words and actions what former Senate President Chuba Okadigbo called political sagacity, intelligence and arithmetic in order to ensure justice, national cohesion, interest and integration, which is in tandem with patriotic request and demand of the party chieftains.
“We equally most passionately appeal to all patriotic Nigerians to join in the crusade to take back and rescue our country through electing God fearing, selfless, capable and competent leaders during the 2023 general elections,” it added.
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