….says Obi’s decision to join Labour Party a sacrifice
By Ifeanyi Okonkwo
Rev Dr Jerry Nwachukwu, the Senior Pastor of the Bible Base Miracle Assembly, has called on Igbo politicians and stakeholders to stop sabotaging the presidential ambition of the Labour Party candidate, and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi.
Speaking during during a midweek service at his church located at No 19 Ezendu Street, Off Mercedes Avenue, Nkpor, Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, the Rev Nwachukwu expressed sadness that instead of encouraging Obi, and supporting his presidential ambition, as a way of actualizing Igbo presidency, some key Igbo politicians and clergymen chose to sabotage the ambition.
He said: “I must say this with every sense of responsibility that Peter Obi’s decision to join Labour Party is a sacrifice he is making for the entire Southeast.
“He saw many impunity in the PDP that could not permit him to actualize the ambition of having Nigerian president of Igbo extraction. That was why he took the bold step of joining the Labour Party.
“This is a collective project for the Southeast, and that of Nigerians, who love equity, justice and fair play. Since inception, Southeast has not produced president for the country. For the political equation of this country to be balanced, all men of goodwill must support him.
“Therefore, any Igbo politician speaking against Peter Obi’s presidential ambition, or any Igbo clergyman speaking against this project from his pulpit, is a Saboteur. They are incurring the wrath of God and that of the people.”
Rev. Nwachukwu noted that under a free, fair and credible presidential election, Peter Obi will coast home to victory; because, according to him, “Obi is a tested and trusted administrator, who has all it takes to turn the fortunes of the country around. Age and history of good governance also favours him.”
