Ahead of the 2019 Presidential election, traditional Chiefs
in Edo State under the aegis of OTU ODELEVBO – OSIOBA, has thrown their weights
behind the presidential ambition of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP).....
The group in a communique issued weekend at the end of
its meeting in Igueben, the administrative headquarters of Igueben Local
government Area, said that they were supporting the former Vice President due
to his overwhelming track record in the various offices he had held in the
past. The communique signed by High Chief Jackson Igbinoba (Osagiobariase of
Benin Kingdom) and High Chief Matthew Irabor (Oniha of Igueben Kingdom) said,
“During his eight years as Vice- President, he was never indicated or found
wanting in his duties. “Although this group of Chiefs is essentially a non
political organization but as a responsible group of elders and stakeholders in
the Nigerian project, we decided to throw our weight behind Alhaji Atiku
Abubakar who is a proponent of restructuring of Nigeria.
“And as a dedicated
and detribalized patriot, we believe that Atiku if elected will restructure
this country to ensure a balanced peaceful, stable and prosperous nation. “Of
note is the fact that the present democratic dispensation under President
Muhammadu Buhari has not found any skeleton in his cupboard despite the fact
that he is now in the opposition.
“Those clamoring for young people to rule
should stay clear now, because they don’t have the guts and courage to question
past leaders just like former President Jonathan who was young but unable to
question leaders older than him about the state of affairs “. The group
implored Nigerians to reject any contender to the presidential office who is
not in support of the restructuring of the country.
“We want to say that a
leader with fear of the Almighty God and having the spirit of justice and fair
play should be elected and this can only be possible if Nigerians choose
somebody with the political will and boldness to restructure this country”, the
group said.
No comments: