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* Afenifere, Umahi, Yakassai, others react
* Ohaneze to woo the young people of Arewa, Middle Belt, Yoruba
By our journalists
The choice of a former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, as a candidate for the vice presidency of the Democratic People's Party (PDDP), has generally been described as a deft gesture from a representative group of Nigerians.
His appearance as vice-presidential candidate of the party's presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, came as no surprise, his name having figured prominently among the successful candidates for the post.
On Saturday, Vanguard learned that Atiku had met Obi at his residence in Asokoro after the prayers of the Jamaat yesterday in Abuja.
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, general manager of the Atiku campaign organization, said that the former governor had been chosen mainly because of his vast knowledge of the global and local economy.
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Other reasons given are his youth and his experience in managing people and resources.
However, most of the people who spoke to Sam Vanguard about this development insisted that Obi's presence would add value to Atiku's prospects.
Mr. Dave Umahi, Governor of Ebonyi State; Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Emmanuel Bwachaa; former governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife; Mr. Eddy Olafeso, PDP National Vice President for the South; and the spokesman of the pan-yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin.
The others are the former First Republic aviation minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi; Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, former adviser to former president Shehu Shagari; Young Ohaneze; a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Uzo Azubuike; former member of the House of Representatives, Victor Ogene; former governor candidate in the state of Anambra, Mr. Oseloka Obaze; and Mr. Tanko Beji, chairman of the Niger State section of the Democratic People's Party, PDP.
It's a master stroke – Gov Umahi
Umahi, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Uzor, described Obi's choice as a master stroke, adding that he had everything that would allow Nigeria to operate at new.
He described Obi as an accomplished administrator, who has shown leadership as a two-term governor.
Umahi also asserted that Atiku and Obi would be ingenious and have rich experience in becoming Nigeria's President and Vice President next year.
Peter is an excellent choice. – Ezeife
Ezeife described Obi's choice as brilliant, adding that he had not wasted resources management as a governor.
He said, "Peter is a great choice. He integrates his economic intelligence with governance. He is not corrupt and as governor he was not wasted. I must say that I am very happy. ''
Olafeso said: "As the party's national vice-president, I welcome the decision to choose Peter Obi as vice-presidential candidate for our presidential candidate. The decision to choose him is based on his outstanding performance as governor of Anambra State. He is a successful businessman and we hope his experience will translate into good governance for our country. "
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A good ticket for Atiku / Obi – Yakassai
Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, an elderly statesman, said: "We have been waiting since the outset for the vice president to go to the south-east for the PDP because APC has chosen the south -Where is. What is not verified, it is to know if the choice of Peter Obi is the collective choice of the majority of the population of the South-East. The ticket Atiku Abubakar / Peter Obi is a very good ticket. Atiku Abubakar is a northern Muslim, Peter Obi is a southern Christian, just as Muhammadu Buhari is a northern Muslim and Yemi Osinbajo is a southern Christian. Everything is balanced. "
It's the time of Atiku – Amaechi
In response, Amaechi said, "Peter Obi is an experienced politician, administrator and businessman. Obi and Atiku are widely exposed. Nigeria needs an enlightened government that will manage our economy very well. It's time for Atiku to reign and with Peter Obi, I think it's a good team. I do not know how the Southwest will accept it, but I do not want to advise the PCA to rig the elections. The things I saw in the states of Ekiti and Osun were not elections. "
Atiku / Obi should engage in restructuring – Afenire
Odumakin said: "All we are concerned about at this stage is that they have to engage in the restructuring of Nigeria. If it is true that he chose Peter Obi as vice-presidential candidate, he should join him to develop a clear program for restructuring and ensure that it is maintained, as restructuring is the main problem which will determine the next elections. "
Mr. Victor Ogene, former member of the House of Representatives, said: "The name of Peter Obi has become over the last decade a symbol of frugality in terms of public finances, sobriety and probity in spending, and excellence in the public service. Therefore, his choice as the vice-presidential candidate of the PDP, in addition to being a positive step towards the integration of Igbo in the country's top leadership, is appropriate.
"As twice governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi is quite ready for the post of prime minister for which he was chosen."
Azubuike said: "This is a welcome development. This shows that Atiku and PDP have been well placed to address the injustice and serious marginalization that Igbo has suffered in the hands of the current government.
"This shows that Atiku is focusing on the reunification and redefinition of Nigeria as a single entity where all parts of the country will have a sense of belonging and active participation in governance.
"Of course, Peter Obi is experienced, very competent, exposed and humble. It brought sustainable socio-economic development to the state of Anambra. I am sure he will bring this experience. "
This will bring together Nigerians, the help of Ekweremadu
An aide to Senate Speaker Ike Ekweremadu, who did not want his name printed, said Peter Obi's choice would strengthen the relationship between the north-east, north-central, north-west, south-west and south-east. south and south-east. .
He said: "The Igbo are spread across Nigeria. In the north, politicians who were with Buhari left him. For example, someone like Buba Galadima left him. The international community has also seen the real Buhari and is not impressed by it. I am convinced that the South-East and South-South will assume the presidency of Atiku Abubakar / Peter Obi. The people of Southwest are smart voters and they know what to do. Chief Charles Udeogaranya, former presidential candidate of the Progressive Congress, APC, said: "Peter Obi, vice presidential candidate in political computing, is expected to be southeast at the PDP. He should also mobilize the entire southern region for the PDP, while Atiku Abubakar should mobilize the North. Peter Obi will give Atiku Abubakar the 25% required to win the presidency. "
Obaze said: "His Excellency former Vice President Atiku Abubakar made the right choice by choosing Peter Obi as running candidate."
Atiku has just exposed the ability to make thoughtful decisions, demanded from determined leaders. "
Speaking about this, the Youth Council of Ohaneze said: "We call on young Igbo to ensure that the duo consisting of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi reaches Aso Rock in 2019 as president and vice president. We will be in touch with Arewa, Ijaw, Middle Belt, Ibibio and Yoruba youth as part of Nigerian nationalities organizations for Nigeria for the success of Atiku and Peter Obi. "
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