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*My VP candidacy about Ndigbo, Nigerians, not me, says Obi

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday played host to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, describing him as an iconic son of Igboland, who has distinguished himself creditably in private and public dealings as a successful businessman and two-term former Governor of Anambra State.



Governor Ugwuanyi, who described the PDP Vice Presidential Candidate as a formidable and trusted party man, warmly welcomed him and his entourage to the Government House, Enugu.



The governor noted that Enugu is a PDP state and appreciated the people of the state for the massive support they gave the party in 2015, expressing confidence that with their endorsement, the 2019 election will also end in praise.



He therefore, used the opportunity to congratulate the entire PDP family on the party’s “very successful and peaceful convention in Port Harcourt”.



Earlier in his speech, Mr. Obi told the governor that he was at the Government House to consult him and seek the usual support of the state, stressing that his candidacy was not about him “as Peter Obi” but the people of the Igbo nation and Nigerians at large.



The PDP Vice Presidential candidate, who was accorded a warm reception at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, by the state government delegation and other teeming supporters of the PDP led by the party’s Chairman, Hon. Augustine Nnamani and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Festus Uzor, expressed delight that “this is the first time in my political life that I am welcomed at the airport”.



While applauding Gov. Ugwuanyi for his giant development strides in Enugu State, Obi pointed out that the success of his nomination depends on the leaders of the South East geo-political zone, pledging to bring meaningful development to the zone such as the Enugu – Onitsha expressway, when elected into office.



His words: “So for me this nomination is about our own area. We can’t continue to say we are not getting this or that or that we are marginalized. These are some of the opportunities to re-address whatever we think is not in our positions.



“I have served as governor, so people know a bit of my record. I am here to say to you (Ugwuanyi), I remain one of you. Everybody knows that I believe in Enugu. I believe this is our capital and it remains so.



“Your Excellency, that is why I am here. I need your support and that of all of you. I assure that it is all about us and Nigerians, not about Peter Obi”.



The Vice Presidential candidate later visited the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, who welcomed him and noted how “extremely happy” he was to have him in audience at his residence in Enugu.



Chief Nwodo said that “as a party, the PDP has responded to our yearnings and aspirations by reacting to our feeling of marginalization at the top echelon of our leadership of our great country by nominating you to vie for the position of the Vice President of Nigeria”.



The President General disclosed that the Apex Igbo body will “very soon convene a meeting of the highest organ of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ime Obi when all the political parties are to bring out their candidates and we will take a decision on what direction Igbos will take in the next election”.



He extolled the leadership qualities of Obi saying that “your nomination is enchanting, your public conduct while you were a governor exemplifies you as a man of outstanding humility”, adding: “Your incorruptibility in government speaks volume. I look forward to when Ohanaeze will take a decision on which party the Igbos will vote for and I wish it will be you”.

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Only a fool will believe Atiku will win Buhari in the coming elections.
Kano votes alone will clear the turnout in the south east.

Atikunation on the rise..

Haterz busy with kanu propaganda...

But market no sell.

Obidiently Atikulating ...no noise please.

Now that Nmadi KANU is back are they still Atikuulating? Igbo's have to choose between KANU and OBI. Is kanu no longer an iconic son of Igboland?

Amazing Icon...

By the time we are done, property prices in Onitsha would be higher than Lekki Phase 1 and 2

Ipob miscreants are confused on whether to Atikulate or to welcome their runaway dilector.

Shameless Igbo governors

I swear, I have nothing against ibos. Some of my best friends are igbo. But the way some igbos on nairaland act, biafra will not be a free country. You'll not be allowed to practice Islam or some other religions. You must accept all what others are accepting. You'll be cursed if you marry a yoruba or hausa person. The same thing that igbos resent in Nigeria, I suspect they'll do to minorities in Biafra. Domination, oppression and intimidation. Kindly quote with reasonable defence against points raised. If you don't, it's a pointer to what Biafra will look like. A country where one can't form ones opinions.

Peter Obi came, saw and conquered.

The first person to comment is the worst zombie i have ever seen.

Even me, I'm an iconic son of my land.

ChrisMafian:
Only a fool will believe Atiku will win Buhari in the coming elections.
Kano votes alone will clear the turnout in the south east.

Which Kano Votes again, is it the one that already belong to Kwakwanso and PDP?

Ministerial slot secured...

Ok

Birds of a feather

GOD BLESS PMB...

Waste your of time

Ugwuanyi I know

I chose to be obidiently Atikulated

Everyone is saying good and nice things about these people now... I hope if they win and things do not go how y'all anticipate.... una no go change tune and curse them out.... We Nigerians have very short memory...

ChrisMafian:
Only a fool will believe Atiku will win Buhari in the coming elections.
Kano votes alone will clear the turnout in the south east.

wipe your tears bro. the dullard is a goner

Peter Obi the new Igbo leader

But what of Nnamdi Kanu

VP in the Bank


PDP is SE

salford1:
But what of Nnamdi Kanu

Go toilet chop as usual

Movic1:
Now that Nmadi KANU is back are they still Atikuulating? Igbo's have to choose between KANU and OBI. Is kanu no longer an iconic son of Igboland?

Kanu reps the street, Obi reps the aristocrat.
The street wants biafra or nothing. Very little votes would come from the SE in the next presidential election now that Kanu has resurfaced.
All biafra groups on facebook are on steroids right now