The FCT PDP chairman, Zakka Dogo Sunday, expressed happiness that the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation understands the problems facing the Territory and assured him that the Exco members would support him to become the president of Nigeria in 2023.
By Emma Ogbuehi
The aspiration of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim to become Nigeria’s president in 2023 received a tremendous boost on Thursday in the country’s seat of power, Abuja, with the endorsement of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) executives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Anyim, one of the founding fathers of the PDP has declared his interest to vie for the party’s presidential ticket.
The endorsement was announced when the FCT PDP executives led by the chairman, Zakka Dogo Sunday, met with Anyim in Abuja as part of his consultations.
Receiving the FCT PDP executives in his campaign office in Garki 11, Abuja, the former President of the Senate, who has become the frontrunner in the race, said he was fully aware the of the socio-political and developmental needs of the FCT.
This deep understanding, Anyim declared makes him the presidential aspirant with the best solutions to tackle the problems of Abuja.
Anyim, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), told his guests that he had lived all his working life in the FCT since 1989, a fact which not only makes him part of the growth and development of the Territory, but also gives him the advantage of having clear ideas of how to tackle challenges that have arisen therefrom.
Telling the FCT PDP executives that he is one of them, the presidential hopeful said, “FCT is the landlord of Nigeria and I am one of you. When I completed my NYSC in Sokoto State in 1989, I moved down to Abuja and I have remained here till date.
“I, therefore, have the confidence as one of your own to ask for your support. Entrust me with the critical assignment to rebuild our dear country. I promise you that I will not fail you.
“With your vote for me at the presidential primary election, you will be making a worthy and invaluable investment in building the Nigeria we and our children will be proud of.
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“Together, let us go for a greater Nigeria where security, peace, unity, inclusiveness and prosperity will be our collective heritage,” Anyim implored the FCT PDP chieftains.
Anyim said he has clear understanding of the problems facing Nigeria as a country and solutions to the problems.
In his own remark, the leader of the group who is also the FCT Chapter chairman of the PDP, Zakka Dogo Sunday, assured Anyim of the support of his Executive.
He expressed happiness that the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation understands the problems facing the Territory and assured him that the FCT PDP Exco members would support him to become the president of Nigeria in 2023.