Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih has urged the North to support President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 re-election bid
While addressing the crowd in Benin during the PDP South-South zone’s Unity Rally, Anenih recalled that the region had in the past formed successful political alliances with the North .Now is the time to reciprocate the gesture.
Anenih said , “In the political history of Nigeria, the South-south has also been a close ally of the North. We have fought political battles together, contested elections on the same political platforms and formed alliances.
“We have given support to the North when it mattered most. The current situation, therefore, calls for reciprocity and co-operation. Nonetheless, in appealing to the conscience of Nigerians in the prevailing uncommon circumstance, we would claim our right, with dignity and determination, in the interest of our dear country,”Anenih said.
Speaking further in the main bowl of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Anenih declared, “We have reasons to be proud of the contribution of the South-south to Nigeria’s development.
“The zone has over the years, made sacrifices, including supreme sacrifices, not only to keep this country together but also towards its economic development. The South-South has, in the past, played a unifying role among the various regions of the country.
“Our sons and daughters, such as Chief Tony Enahoro, Chief Okotie-Eboh, Mr. Isaac Boro, General David Ejoor, Chief Denis Osadebe, Chief Jereton Mariere, etc., have served this country with great distinction.”
Anenih stressed the need for unity of the South –South.“it is the basis on which other regions will take us seriously”,he said.
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