2023 PRESIDENCY: Peter Obi Speaks On PDP Zoning Ticket To South East | DETAILS
AFNews Reporter
Mar 21, 2022
2023 PRESIDENCY: Peter Obi Speaks On PDP Zoning Ticket To South East | DETAILS
Amid agitations for the 2023 presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to be zoned to South-East, the 2019 vice presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi, has said that it would be the decision of the party to decide the zone to produce the flag-bearer, taking into consideration, such critical factors as competence, equity and fairness.
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Obi said this in an interaction with newsmen in Minna, Niger State, in continuation of consultation processes to all parts of the country.
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He noted that the party is Supreme and every member is bound to obey its decision on where ever the position is zoned to, as it would be in the interest of all the members.
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He bemoaned the rising tide of insecurity that has led to pupils not going to school, and farmers not being able to access their farms.
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He remarked that given the advantage of land mass, Niger State has a lot of agricultural potential that could be harnessed for the benefit of the country. He regretted, however, that lip service is being paid to the sector.
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Obi charged Nigerians to shift from consumption to productive economy. He said: "We want a productive Nigeria. Today, Nigeria is not productive."
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Earlier, while addressing the state delegates at party secretariat, the former Anambra governor said that the party should provide a level playing ground for aspirants that wants to clinch the presidential ticket, even as he is yet to formally declare for the presidency.
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Obi stated the PDP is one family that requires collective action to build a better Nigeria.
He charged party members to remember that Nigeria is more important than every individual interest.
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He asked Nigerians to do due diligence on the background and antecedents of those seeking their votes in 2023.
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The PDP presidential aspirant charged Nigerians to do due diligence on the antecedents and pedigree of those coming to seek their votes in 2023.
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The state chairman of the party, Tanko Babaeji, in his speech, extolled the virtues of Obi, arguing that as one from the private background, he is better placed to manage the resources of the country.
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Babaeji made case for a good Nigerian president, not because he is a Muslim or Christian, northerner or Southerner.
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Former governor of the state, Babangida Aliyu, remarked that Nigerians are waiting for PDP, adding however that the party must come as a united front to create impact and attain its dreams of winning in 2023.
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