The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Anambra State Chapter, has described the Igbo Presidential candidates in the 2019 commonplace elections as midgets.
The Igbo socio-cultural enterprise at a press convention in Awka, Anambra State, likened such candidates with “somebody attempting to go to Lagos from Awka by using bicycle.
Speaking at the conference, the State President of the group, Damian Okeke-Ogene, stated the chapter had determined to help a former governor of the state, Peter Obi, who used to be nominated as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar.
Okeke-Ogene said, “You be aware of in this presidential race that some contestants are like somebody trying to go to Lagos from right here with the aid of bicycle, whilst others are like any person trying to do the same journey by using aircraft.
“So, we have chosen the character we shall assist in that election primarily based on his acceptability, potential and probabilities to gain result.”
A two Punch correspondent gathered that no fewer than 4 Igbo men emerged as presidential candidates of a variety of political parties in the cutting-edge dispensation.
The Ohanaeze assertion examine in part,”The journey to 2019 has started out and is gathering momentum.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo has in the past made its stand clear in line with the South East Summit held on twenty first May 2018 at Ekwueme Square, Awka, tagged “Ekwueme Square Declaration,” to support every effort toward restructuring the usa to supply each area a experience of belonging and promote equity, justice and equity that would supply Ndigbo and each and every other section of the usa a feel of belonging.
“In line with this, Ohanaeze Ndigbo resolved to aid any political celebration and candidate with a manifesto of actualising the restructuring.
“This is why Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Anambra State chapter, is declaring whole assist for the choice of Mr. Peter Obi, the former Governor of the state, as the running mate to the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
“We want to use this opportunity to congratulate the Peoples Democratic Party and their candidate for the wise preference of our personal son, Peter Obi, which has gained international acceptance and commendation.”
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