By Valentine Amanze, Lagos
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, have appealed to Ndigbo to remain united.
He said that they (Ndigbo) have no option in Nigeria than to work together for their good and other Nigerians.
Obi spoke at the 16th anniversary of the movement of Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA) from Idumuta to the International Trade Fair Complex, Lagos.
Obi who was honoured as the Grand Patron of the group for his commitment and achievements, said that one of the ways for the Ndigbo to get their due in Nigeria was by their sending their bests to the National Assembly to represent them. His words: “Let me make it clear that after series of consultations following the pressure on me to contest for the Senate, I have accepted to do so. I am, in fact, in the race. I have studied the National Assembly as it is now and discovered that many states are represented by past governors, who are holding important positions. I am convinced that if I go there, I will join other illustrious Igbo sons and work for Anambra and the South-East. I will work very well with past governors, my colleagues, who are there. When other states are sending their Messi to play for them, we have to send our own Ronaldo to match them.”
Obi, who later commissioned the Clinic Complex built by ASPMDA in commemoration of their anniversary, urged Ndigbo to stand firm wherever they are, and to always fulfill their civic responsibilities at all times.
Also, the President of ASPMDA, Dr. DC Offorkansi, had said that his administration would continue to work for the good of traders. He thanked Obi for identifying with them at all times and for showing what good governance is for others to emulate.
The Chairman of the occasion, Chief Tony Offorma, however, called for Obi to be named the Ambassador of Igbo Nation as a man who had been tested and who proved his onions in all ramifications.
