Political stakeholders in Anambra have thrown their weight behind the Presidential ambition of former Anambra state governor, Mr Peter Obi.
According to them, their support for Obi’s presidential aspiration was based on his impressive performance as the governor of the state.
Obi’s endorsement took place in Awka, the state capital during the Anambra Central Senatorial District Stakeholders’ Briefing/Town Hall Meeting organised by Sen. Uche Ekwunife to render her stewardship to the people.
The event attracted State and National Assembly members, traditional rulers, Presidents-General of communities, religious and market leaders, the leadership of organisations, youth leaders and other stakeholders across party lines.
In his speech, the Chairman on the occasion, Sen. Ben Obi, said that he was pleased with the leadership qualities of Obi and Ekwunife.
He said that the two have made positive impacts on the lives of the people.
The former lawmaker who represented Anambra Central in the senate equally spoke highly about former Governor Obi, saying that he was very confident that Obi could fix Nigeria’s problems if given the opportunity to serve.
The representative of Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Chief Chinedu Onwuaso, moved a motion for the endorsement of Obi for President and it was overwhelmingly supported by the crowd in the hall.
In his remarks, Obi said that he needed only four years to reposition the country. He said that the country, at the moment, is unproductive and that it needs to move from consumption to production.
“Nigeria must create jobs; it must give people the opportunity to earn their livelihood, and it is not rocket science. I have travelled to over 30 countries and I still say that all I need is four years to position Nigeria on the path of progress”, Obi said.
The former governor said that he would fix insecurity, bad economy, and poor electric power supply and ensure food security in the country among others within the shortest possible time as president.
“Who says we can’t enjoy a steady power supply in this country? Egypt, between 2016 and today, has doubled its power generation and distribution from 28,000 megawatts to 58,000 megawatts. Vietnam has doubled its own from 38 to 76.
“What is happening here? Why are they wasting people’s time here? Let us give people conditions. If I am Mr President, if we do not have 20,000 megawatts in three years, I’ll go home”, Obi stated.
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