Peter Obi in Uyo
In the past 48 hours, a rash of endorsements have come for Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from high profile Nigerians including former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
A chieftain of Labour Party in Delta, Chief Andrew Iwebunor, has explained why the Presidency, the APC and PDP had been “crying foul over a matter that concerns Labour Party and its candidate.”
He told Political Economist NG that the other political parties including the Presidency are worried because the endorsements have given extra wings to the flying candidate of his party, Peter Obi.
“Peter Obi fire is weeping across the nation including inside the Presidency hence the recent endorsements from Obasanjo, Chief Edwin Clark, Samuel Ortom of Benue and other high profile Nigerians.
In his endorsement, elder statesman and Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark said Peter Obi was his preferred candidate for Feb. 25 presidential poll.
Clark said at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, saying that Nigeria needed a leader who was transparent and well educated and that Obi fitted into that description.
“Given Obi’s sound educational background, distinguished antecedent in professional life and track record as one of the most outstanding governors Nigeria has ever produced, Obi is eminently qualified to lead this country as President,” he said.
Clark said that the vision statement shared by the LP presidential candidate at a recent meeting with the National Leadership of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) as it related to making Nigeria more productive was commendable.
“That his restated commitment to restructuring and devolution of power will promote harmony, peaceful coexistence among states and constituent parts of the country is commendable,” he said.
He also described Obi and his running mate Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmad as a phenomenal team if elected.
Clark, also the leader of PANDEF, equally requested the leadership of the forum to consult with their members at states, local governments and Diaspora levels to take further steps in supporting Obi.
“I also call on all all Nigerians irrespective of ethnic, religious and even political backgrounds to vote Obi without hesitation, as he is our best hope of a new Nigeria of peace, stability and progress,” he said.
