Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, will today hold a stakeholders meeting with South East leaders in Enugu as part of consultation and sensitisation ahead of the commencement of campaign.Atiku will be accompanied by his running mate in the presidential race scheduled for next year and Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa; national chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu; former Senate Presidents, Bukola Saraki and Anyim Pius Anyim, Chairman of PDP Presidential Council and Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal; Director General of Atiku campaign organisation and Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel and many others.

This is coming as South East PDP has said it would receive Governor Okowa at the meeting as an Igbo son, who has come home to felicitate with his kinsmen.

Sources revealed that Atiku deliberately scheduled the stakeholders meeting ahead the commencement of presidential campaign because of the importance he attaches to the South East which has been a backbone of the PDP.

The PDP presidential candidate, it was gathered, wants to use the meeting to reassure the South East that it is not only a cherished part of the PDP but also solidly part of his aspiration and what he stands for.Atiku will use the meeting to tell South East that it is a cherished stakeholder in PDP and his presidential aspiration. He has always identified with the South East and believes that the region will benefit immensely from his presidency if he wins the election,” an ally of the former vice president told Daily Sun.

It was gathered that Atiku would use the meeting to also tell South East PDP leaders what the zone stands to gain by supporting him.

In a related development, South East leaders have said they would receive Governor Okowa as a true Igbo son irrespective of the fact that he is Igbo from South South geopolitical zone.

Daily Sun gathered that Gov Okowa will be treated with all rights and privileges an Igbo son would receive in Igboland and anywhere in the world.According to a South East PDP leader, who pleaded anonymity, “Gov Okowa is Igbo, eventhough he is from South South. We embrace him as he is one of us. He is coming home and we will receive him with open arms and give him and Atiku the required support in the presidential race.”He said that Ohanaeze Ndigbo recognises that Igbo are located in seven states of Nigeria, namely Abia, Anambra, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Rivers, noting: “Igbo from Delta and Rivers are bona-fide Igbo. It is our duty to prove to Nigeria this fact as we welcome and embrace Gov OkowaThe PDP South East elder said the South East will support Atiku and Okowa because the Igbo cannot back out of the party when one of their own is a vice presidential candidate in the PDP.

“We have been part of PDP from 1999. We have much to benefit if PDP wins the presidency. That’s why we will give all the necessary support to Atiku and Okowa in next year’s presidential election,” he said.
Daily Sun gathered that South East PDP wants Igbo to support the party as has been the case since 1999, as doing otherwise will not only give the All Progressives Congress (APC) undue advantage but also facilitate the actualisation of Mustim-Muslim presideny.He said: “It is South East that can stop Muslim-Muslim presidency by supporting PDP overwhelmingly. We want our people to know that South East dividing the votes it should give PDP with another party is indirectly aiding APC to win. We will not allow this happen.

“South East will not be responsible for returning APC to power. We will support Atiku and Okowa to stop this tragedy.”Expected at today’s PDP stakeholders meeting in Enugu are Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Senator Ben Obi, former PDP publicity secretary, Olisa Metu; former PDP national chairman, Okwesilieze Nwodo; PDP national officials from South East, state party executives etc.

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/atiku-storms-enugu-as-south-east-pdp-receives-okowa-as-igbo-son-today/

Lol

N some mugu believe they will win their region 100%

Atiku storm enugu note

Ọkowa is an Igbo man no doubt! However, we are for Obi. What will be the benefit of Okowa to people in SE and SS? Nothing!

Cool

Ifeanyi Okowa is Igbo

A win for Atiku is still a plus for the Igbos

Pictures??

Meanwhile unknown gunmen will not attack them now or send warning.

But once Labour party holds any meeting in Enugu....... Unknown gunmen will strike.

2 attacks already on only LP.

Who exactly are this people decieving??

Playing with the brains of unenlightened ones

Time to collect Atiku money. Shock wey Atiku go get for 2023 still dey do press up

High time everyone one to be here and there

Atiku or Tinubu is okay to emerge President. But it must never be Peter Obi. Obi's unholy alliance with IPOB will only ignite a second civil war.

Good

Okowa is our brother. We wish him the best of luck even though I know Enugu is Obidient.

I'm still wondering which state the GCE holder can get 30%

LeoDeKing:

Don't start crying . Or do you want to suddenly drcakte support for. Atiku? Have you abandoned Tinubu ? ;Damazing this Tinubu supporter has seen the light and wants tod eckste support for Atiku ..

Wow ! What a great day indeed! That means you ar rjudt one step from being Obidient...welcome to the family

PDP knows how spoofed south east. You will surprise that PDP might win south east despite all the noise.

Can't wait to collect PDP mobilization money and finally work and vote for my darling Peter Obi and Labour Party.

Obidient4life2:
Ọkwa is an Igbo man no doubt! However, we are for Obi. What will be the benefit of Okowa to people in SE and SS? Nothing!

Will there be any benefit if Obi loose the election when you clearly know he can't win?

Lol I don't understand ...who has more stake in Igbo land than anioma People ? Nri and arochukwu defendants lmao

Okowa is more igbo than the whole Enugu state na

An nsukka man welcoming anioma son into the Igbo family

Well when you no know your history stranger go dash you small part of your inheritance you go still tell am thank you

PandoraObi:
Good

today ur supporting APC tomorrow your supporting PDP u never get tired of this useless lifestyle peter obi will be your next president save it in your mind.

rolams:


Will there be any benefit if Obi loose the election when you clearly know he can't win?

Firstly when north voted Buhari and he lost did PDP marginalize north ? No PDP is not the same as APC

We would vote obi to make a statement case closed

rolams:


Will there be any benefit if Obi loose the election when you clearly know he can't win?

You are a clown!

LeoDeKing:
I'm still wondering which state the GCE holder can get 30%

You mean the 3rd class candidate??

Atiku/Okowa are welcome to Enugu the Hq of the South East region of Nigeria. Atiku/Okowa everywhere you go.

He's our son regardless.. you are welcome to the land of the Rising Sun.. at least he's bold and brave not to deny his roots like Nyesom Wike and Azubuike osimili of inspiration FM for a small politrickal pot of porridge

Obidient4life2:


You are a clown!

We shall know who the clown is after the election.

A vote for Obi is an advantage to Tinubu plz vote wisely

mrvitalis:

Firstly when north voted Buhari and he lost did PDP marginalize north ? No PDP is not the same as APC

We would vote obi to make a statement case closed

It's none of my business.

SpecialAdviser:
Time to collect Atiku money. Shock wey Atiku go get for 2023 still dey do press up

be Deceiving ur self

Nijablast:

You mean the 3rd class candidate??

I can bet it, pandora hoebi diid not graduate with 3rd class.

The highest, which I strongly doubt, is Pass. The clown most likely has "certificate of attendance".

Otherwise, why didn't he submit his degree certificate?

LeoDeKing:

I can bet it, pandora hoebi diid not graduate with 3rd class.

The highest, which I strongly doubt, is Pass.

Otherwise, why didn't he submit his degree certificate?

Stop crying

rolams:


We shall know who the clown is after the election.

I hope you come back to confirm what I said after Obi is sworn in!

mrvitalis:
Okowa is more igbo than the whole Enugu state na

An nsukka man welcoming anioma son into the Igbo family

Go take your meds bro...