The Abia PDP said they would give maximum support to Atiku in his determination to lead Nigeria in 2023
By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has declared an unwavering support for their party’s flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku has been having a running battle with governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, along with members of his group, including the governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu.
Wike’s group had last Wednesday announced their withdrawal from the campaign council of Atiku because of his refusal to compel the party’s national chairman, Iyiorchia Ayu to resign.
But in a swift response, the Abia PDP said they would give maximum support to Atiku in his determination to lead Nigeria in 2023 and restore it to the path of enduring growth and development.
The press release was signed and issued to newsmen in Umuahia by Abia PDP Vice Chairman, who also doubles as the acting State Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon Elder Abraham Amah.
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According to the release, “the Abia PDP believes that a certain adjustment in the leadership of our great party to accommodate the interests of southern Nigeria and create a high sense of belonging within the party is more than imperative at this moment.
“And in the spirit of justice, equity, and fairplay, a southcentric adjustment in the leadership of our party would help rally the disperse interests to secure a better deal for us at the great battle of 2023.
“Our position on this matter is that a peaceful approach without resorting to this tug of war would be the most ideal in resolving the fundamental challenges that confront us.
“The Abia leadership further reaffirmed its commitment to the Five over Five Policy of the party aimed at delivering its candidates at all levels of the political leadership of Abia State through the presidential, gubernatorial, senatorial, and House of Representatives at the 2023 elections.
“The party called on members to remain steadfast and trust in the ability of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu with his team to mobilize the necessary resources for the peaceful resolution of any challenges bedeviling the party as well as lead it to a resounding victory at the forthcoming general elections.”