Politics
REVEALED: Why South East Govs, Leaders Moved Against Obi As Atiku’s Vice
Facts have emerged why the PDP governors and leaders in the Southeast are kicking against the choice of former governor of Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi as the party’s vice presidential candidate. The Atiku action has torn the South East chapter of the party apart.
According to an impeccable party source who pleaded anonymity, the governors and some of the leaders of the party in the zone have accused Atiku of reneging on his earlier promise and vowed to work against his candidacy.
The PDP chieftain told Sunday Sun that Atiku had earlier promised to use the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo as his running mate.
The chieftain who is also a Senatorial candidate in Anambra State said that the Southeast governors and some PDP leaders from the zone were working on endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari, since according to him, Atiku has shown that they do not matter in his political calculations.
“There will be peace if Soludo is made the running mate because that was what we agreed,” he said.
Asked if they still would have protested if former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was chosen by Atiku he said: “There is no problem with her, but Soludo is better. You know the woman is difficult, when you go to her for anything she will accuse you of wanting to be given the resources of the country.
“There was a meeting in Enugu over this. Three governors came – Abia, Enugu and Ebonyi. Ebonyi Governor (Dave Umahi) is the Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, he is angry over what happened.”
Governor Umahi had last Friday issued a statement dissociates himself from a release by his Chief Press Secretary, where the choice of Obi was hailed.
He said that the governors and leaders of the zone were not consulted before Atiku settled for Obi.
He explained that yesterday’s meeting by the governors and leaders of the party was to agree that Obi and his people would not have their way.
He disclosed that he had met with Atiku and his wife and told them that Obi’s choice cannot sell in Igbo land.
His words: “I met with Atiku’s wife on this, she said that I am a businessman, that the business environment will be made good, that Atiku will make things good. That is no promise.”
On where Governor Willie Obiano stood on the matter, he said: “How are you asking this type of question? Obiano totally rejects Obi. Obi has lost four governors from Southeast. APC already has Imo, so the entire five Southeast states are in the hands of APC. The zone is for Buhari.”
Asked if Governor Umahi was serious on his threats, he said, “very serious. He is ready to work for Buhari.”
Narrating how they came about Soludo, the PDP henchman claimed that he and some leaders of the party held a meeting three months ago where Atiku promised him to pick his vice presidential candidate from the Southeast.
“He told us that the person he had in mind was Soludo and Anambra governor also supported it.
“I was instrumental to him winning the nomination. We started this spin doctor job months ago. Atiku met with me several times alongside Gbenga Daniel. He came to my house many times.
“After he was nominated, he went back on his promise, he changed completely and now brought Peter Obi instead of Soludo that we agreed upon. This is why all the Southeast governors and PDP leaders are kicking. Everybody is mad at Atiku for that singular decision.
“I heard Atiku said he did not consult us because PDP governors from Southeast voted for Tambuwal, that they did not vote for him.
“He said that Wike agreed that Peter Obi should be his running mate. But in doing that, he jettisoned the promised he made to us that we will choose the person that will take the slot.
“Like I said there is fire at the moment. Governors of Ebonyi, Anambra, Enugu and Abia are angry. Governor of Enugu said he has discussed with a former governor in the Southeast that he will vote according to his conscience. He said that everybody deserves a second term, that Buhari deserves second term. He said that he as governor of Enugu needs second term, so he will not stop the president from enjoying second term. He said he will support the president if he seeks second term.”
Apart from other reasons they adduced for opposing the choice of former Anambra governor, he contended that “Peter Obi is not a liberal politician, he is a conservative. His candidacy will not sell. Many of us who know him very well know that he is unreliable, tricky and selfish. He says one thing and does another. There is a problem in the PDP house and if it is not handled well it will jeopardize Atiku’s ambition.
“I will soon come out to say all that I am telling you publicly. I feel cheated by Atiku. I have complained to friends. Atiku’s wife has begged me, but I refused to accept her pleas.
“I have resolved to work for Buhari and I know that several other people are doing same.”
Anonymous
October 15, 2018 at 7:21 am
They are very free and will see how it goes again this truly shows they are the real enemies of Media Igbo
Anonymous
October 15, 2018 at 7:11 am
Anonymous
October 15, 2018 at 7:11 am
Anonymous
October 15, 2018 at 7:11 am
Anonymous
October 15, 2018 at 7:11 am
Anonymous
October 15, 2018 at 5:35 am
How many of them were consulted,,, When ike ekweremmadu,,,Were made Senate president,,, Nonsense Governors,,,,,
Anonymous
October 15, 2018 at 2:30 am
Southeast can’t move to APC… Not possible.. Is PDP strong area..this time 10m votes from southeast to
Anonymous
October 15, 2018 at 1:12 am
Fake news.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 10:32 pm
APC stop this fake news,all Igbo’s are in support of our Atiku/Obi vision
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 10:30 pm
Hmmm,Anambra people unlike other southeast don’t joke with their illustrious sons/daughters like Peter Obi,I don’t know what their intentions are but I want to say a dog that wants to die will not hear the owners whistle, also let them not start what they can’t finish o,I don talk my own.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 4:33 pm
Who are the people you people are talking about? Most of you just talk without reasoning probably because of your hatred of the Igbos! Umahi is a known Buhari loyalist, Okorocha is APC, Obiano is APGA you now have Abia and Enugu Governors as PDP Governors on the face. If some of you remember you’ll recollect that even Enugu Governor was rumoured to be tilting towards APC when Buhari told them he’ll work for Igbo presidency if returned. Now you can see and reason why they are behaving like they’re doing.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 4:33 pm
Chaii
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 3:18 pm
If to to say Atiku choose from Yoruba land you will keep quiet, now your fighting over your brother,if not for Atiku did good by choosing Igbo as running mate do you think Buhari or any other candidate from north will like to choose and work with Igbo please be wise
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 2:42 pm
Fake and untrue
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 2:25 pm
We don’t care about these sets of Judases
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 2:22 pm
Clap for una self, weldone.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 1:30 pm
Corruption governors
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 1:28 pm
No more voting in Biafra land
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 1:27 pm
Oriental Times, make Una take easy. No need for fake news abeg.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 1:08 pm
what’s wrong with those useless governors or leaders as they call them selves. So you have started fighting your selves over vice president slot?
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 1:04 pm
Did you see reasons to boycott every Nigeria elections is important?. These people are evil and selfish, they are wicked. We should 100% boycott the election,let’s continue agitating for our freedom. It is more profitable for us than participating in Nigeria’s elections.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 12:56 pm
They are just selfish, if they like , let them work with PMB till world , they will remains slave , and Bessy lavishing our wealth , all I known , it must end one day ,
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 12:50 pm
Sycophants governors.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 12:48 pm
Shameless traitors.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 12:32 pm
Fake news orchestrated by APC
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 12:31 pm
Oriental times Buhari. …let no Articulate believe any news from this broom media.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 12:29 pm
Nonsense news
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 12:04 pm
This is a fake news
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 11:37 am
That’s why they cannot take presidency,let them go ahead to support Buhari or even Abacha in his grave..selfishness.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 11:09 am
You hve bn working him since na,most especially obiano we know you very well but you will regret your life,one million of you ll not stop atiku n Peter obi
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 11:03 am
They are irrelevant
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 11:00 am
I will surely vote for PDP
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 10:59 am
May Sunday thunder fire and kill the idiots behind this useless lifeless media called Oriental Times.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 10:32 am
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 10:31 am
Association of mad pple
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 10:19 am
Complete fake news, dis regard this information
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 9:29 am
Uba family will not let Peter Obi be.. Because He refused them to run Anambra as their family business
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 9:21 am
They are not governors they are criminals perusing their own interest. Nonsense
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 11:46 pm
Gbam
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 9:11 am
What I don’t understand is, weather Chris Obi is not an Igbo man. If he is, the next question; is he not qualified for the job? To the best of my knowledge, he is. What are the governors looking for? Is soludo a governor? Or it is just about ego?
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 9:07 am
Fake news
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:54 am
Ndi Ara
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:49 am
this people done come with there madness hmmm Igbo’s
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:40 am
Let them try it
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:37 am
U can’t stand against God,Atiku is choosen by almighty, so get dis clear whether u vote for him or not,he will win 2019 election, mark it
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:36 am
So being a governor of a state now means you are an Igbo leader and decider of what Igbos will do??? See oldmen let me tell youpeople. You all have onevote each and are free to give it to anybody you wish. Fools
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:36 am
Ndi ala
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:33 am
Igbo can’t learn politics because of greed.Obi is an Igbo support him.Its to have a VP than nothing. You have forgotten how PMB dealt with you so soon
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:29 am
Fake report, Nigerians check vanguard and others and see Ohaneze ndi igbo promising support for Atiku and Obi.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:26 am
Umahi and his group of governor’s kicking against peter obi, really do not have the interest of Igbo’s and the entire Nigerians at heart. With what I just read they want a soludo that can compromise the future of Nigerians. But they have forgotten that majority of the votes will come from the suffering Masses and not the governor’s.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:25 am
They can’t stop atiku
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:23 am
Hmmn,how sure are u and d news too?is Rocha’s and umahi amongst them?just asking oo.
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:23 am
Each Governor has one vote, I have one vote. They can not choose for me
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:21 am
fool’s that don’t know their right
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:14 am
Igbo nwere ezigbo nsogbu. Igbo enwegi ofu obi. Igbo na akpa agwa nzuzu. Anya ukwu egbuoo igbo lieee. Chaaaiiiiii
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:13 am
I will unfriendly you
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:09 am
God will punish all of you
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:07 am
Fools
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:07 am
Toy boys
These are left overs in human form. Another story joor
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:06 am
This people are the group of thief’s in igbo land mark their faces so that were ever you come across them You will know them thanks
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:04 am
Politics
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 8:02 am
This is not true, could they have had meetings in favour or against peter obi hmmm Igbo Igbo Igbo
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 7:58 am
Confusion is everywhere in the zoo …..we will know the owner of the land of biafra very soon .
Anonymous
October 14, 2018 at 7:57 am
You will still be marginalised