From Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha
The Movement for Election of Nigeria President of Igbo Extraction (MENPIE) has lauded the Labour Party and its flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi, for their wisdom and patriotism in choosing Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as running.
The group said picking a sound and credible runnin mate was an indication that LP and Peter Obi were more prepared, ready and willing to rescue, redeem and transform the country for the betterment of the citizenry and the nation. National Convener of MENPIE, Mr. Vincent Ezekwueme, in a statement, said it was reality and irrefutable truth that the party has presented to the Nigeria electorate the best of the best in the country.
“Both the presidential and vice presidential candidates have great passion for the good of the nation, citizens and common people. They are philanthropists per excellence, economist, first class intellectuals, selfless servant-leaders and patriot, who will certainly put smiles on the faces of depraved Nigerians if elected into offices in 2023.
“According to Professor Chinua Achebe, the problems of Nigeria is leadership; let us elect good leaders and actualise Nigeria of our dreams, hopes and aspirations.
“There is no doubt in our mind that Obi and Baba-Ahmed presidency will have the wherewithal to transform the country, restore security, revamp the economy, reduce cost of governance, give sense of belonging to every section of the country, restore people’s faith, confidence and hope in government, tackle monumental corruption, injustices, human rights abuses and inequality. Above all, they will govern with fear of God and prudently use public fund for public good.