Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, has expressed
delight with the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as
candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019
presidential election.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Obi said this shows the wishes and desires of most Nigerians.
He said what the PDP delegates did in Port Harcourt reflect what Nigerians want – free and transparent election.
Obi said since all the candidates were eminently qualified, the victory of Abubakar showed his wide acceptance.
He commended other contestants for putting up brave contest and conducting themselves in a befitting manner.
Describing
Nigeria as a nation that has derailed off the paths of development due
to what he called cumulative leadership failure, Obi said he has
confidence that Abubakar has all it takes to restore the glory of
Nigeria.
“Having personally followed him in the past six months,
listened and interacted with him on a number of issues negatively
affecting our society, I observe in him a person who has the burning
desire to leave a footprint in the sands of time,” he said.
He
called on Nigerians to offer the PDP candidate full support and thanked
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, for providing a conducive atmosphere
for the convention.
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