Some former members of the National Assembly of South East extractions have said that the choice of former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi, as running mate to Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is not only okay by them but also that it is the best option.
Spokesman of the caucus and a former member of the House of Representatives from Enugu State, Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi, who dropped the hint while briefing newsmen in Abuja, also lauded Atiku’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.”
“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.
Aside Ozomgbachi, other members of the caucus present at the briefing include Senator Paulinus Igwe-Nwagu, Chuma Nzeribe, Mayor Eze, Chudi Uwazurike, Rufus Omeire, Offor Chukwuegbo and Kalu Uduma.
