PDP National Chairman: Igbo group applauds governors’ decision on zoning
An igbo socio-political group, Ndigbo United Forum (NUF), has applauded some governours of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), that voted for Northern Nigeria to produce the party’s national chairman.
The NUF position was contained in a statement by its Board of Trustees Chairman, Chief Chinedu Mba.
The PDP Governor’s forum led by Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Governor of Sokoto State, had voted in favour of the North producing the successor to Uche Secondus.
The governors who voted in favour of the Northern chairmanship are Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), and Douye Diri (Bayelsa).
The meeting resolved to pass the resolution of the governors to the zoning committee of the national convention, currently scheduled to take place on October 30 and 31 in Abuja.
Reacting to the latest development, Ndigbo United Forum (NUF), called on the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party to quickly ratify the committee’s resolution, and also do the needful in respect to the zoning of the presidential ticket.
The Igbo ethnic group also re, -echoed her call for power shift to the southeast region, saying that it is the only way to send a clear message of justice, fairness, equity and the truth for the betterment of Nigeria.
According to the group, “NUF is very glad about the decision of the PDP, to zone her national chairmanship to Northern Nigeria; a move that will pave way for her presidential ticket to come to South.
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“The decision of the zoning committee, ably led by the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi, reflects sincere respect for truth, fairness, justice equity and solidarity, like the legendary Late Pontiff postulated.
“This singular gesture has the soothing capacity to calm all rowdy nerves. It is a very strategic and timely decision that transcended partisanship; for it has all it takes to save Nigeria’s Soul.
“Ndigbo United Forum applauds the very noble gesture. We are certain that all lovers of justice, truth and fairness, are also applauding the Committee’s decision,”
Zainab Sa’id
