Nigerians react to Ezekwesili's withdrawal from race in 2019 presidential election

Obiageli Ezekwesili sparked online reactions from Nigerians after announcing his withdrawal from the 2019 presidential race.

Ezekwesili in a statement to DAILY POST said that she had steered clear of the presidential race to help form a coalition to defeat the Progressive Congress and the Democratic People's Party at the time. of the election of February 16, 2019.

According to her, her decision to withdraw from the race followed long discussions with Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora and a review of the country's electoral environment following the 2019 presidential debate on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

This development, which is getting ready in the 20 days of the presidential election, has since prompted various reactions from Nigerians online.

Here are some comments collected by DAILY POST on Twitter:

@MarkEssien "Oby Ezekwesili resigned to help build a single coalition against incumbents. My next favorite candidate is Kingsley Moghalu, and if all other presidential candidates of the 3rd force gather around one person, this can become important enough to undermine the status quo. "

@Aolaosebikan "Well done, but too late. In addition, many missed opportunities to have a good representation in the National Assembly. Whatever it is, we have learned enough to be more strategic for 2023. "

@BrodaleeB "The goal is to put an end to bad government. Do not make a mistake, do not make the mistake of joining APC. You will lose again. "

@Fjfalase "Please, collaborate to kill the two-headed monster, namely APC and PDP !!!! Citizens need you. "

@Ifystic "After causing distraction and confusion. That's why I've always learned that you are a Buhari agent judging by the attacks of your campaign against PDP. "

@Slkie "Hmmm, do you want to help build a coalition within 20 days of elections? 20 days not 20 months or even 20 weeks!

@Iamdpbadword "Oby Ezekwesili just left the presidential election. It's good that she finally understood that changing the status quo requires forming an alliance. We arrive a little late but next time we will try sooner. "

@ SammyAdex1 "Ma'am, you should have known that the coalition link is stronger if you really want to set up or stop APC and PDP in the next election."

@ Kany_10 "Aunty Oby Ezekwesili, we had already told you that she was sponsored to destabilize the policy, but that she was too small to do the job, she eventually pulled out. Outside of Sowore, others are doing the same paid work, but will soon join their aunt Obi on the sidelines. "

@Harir_Isah "Too late na, we were expecting this move months ago, maybe you should extend the plan until 2023."

@Kennydenz "Oby Ezekwesili withdrew from the presidential race, when I said that she was employed by APC to attack the Atiku, she came to take my head. Finally, it happens as I said.

@Szhino "You see why I love this woman? It was a very good decision. I would like others to do the same and let PDP and APC fight. In the very near future, we will come out stronger and better. "

@Ilawrencegold "Wow! You have just raised the guard of honor that I have for you with this
It's a matter of time, President of Ezekwesili Nigeria in a moment. "

@ Vincentpromise6 "It was fast, but .. a good thing to do .. The future is bright. More blessings to you. "