Like Obasanjo, Clark Endorses Obi, as Labour Party Leaders Hold Crucial Meeting in Ogun •Former president moves to resolve leadership crisis in party • Obasanjo’s endorsement excites Ortom, as he reiterates his support for LP pre
• Obasanjo’s endorsement excites Ortom, as he reiterates his support for LP presidential candidateAdedayo Akinwale, Emameh Gabriel in Abuja; George Okoh in Makurdi and Gideon Arinze in EnuguLeader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum , Chief Edwin Clark, has endorsed the presidential candidate of Labour Party , Peter Obi, ahead of the February 25 presidential election.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja, yesterday, Clark said it was only fair and just that the southern part of Nigeria should produce the next president after eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari. He added that Obi’s vision for more equity and justice, as it pertains to the South-south, which in the past 60 years had produced much of the revenue for the national economy, but had been neglected with little impact in terms of infrastructure and social development, was convincing and commendable.
He said that would bring to practical expression the commitment of the then General Yakubu Gowon-led federal military government of “No Victor, No Vanquished”, a dictum, at the end of the Nigeria Civil War in 1970. Clark stressed that he had requested the leadership of PANDEF, as a democratic institution, and all other socio-cultural organisations, which he headed, to consult with their members at the level of the states, local governments and diaspora to take further steps in supporting his choice of Obi.
According to the source, “Peter has refused to interfere in the crisis in our party. He said he doesn’t want to be caught in the crossfire. He is more focused on winning his election.” Chairman of the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which was set up by the National Working Committee , Mr Friday T. Ibidan, when contacted by THISDAY, said he would not speak on the issue.
The governor strongly recommended Obi to Nigerians as the man with the capacity to effectively tackle the economic, security and other challenges facing the country. Ortom lauded Obasanjo for once again demonstrating objectivity, truth and patriotism as a statesman whose views on national issues must be taken seriously.Labour Party said no individual or a narrow exclusive circle could dictate to Nigerians who becomes their president.
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