By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor
#TrackNigeria: Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has called on the people of the South East region to optimise the opportunity of the 2019 general elections in order to reposition Nigeria and return the geopolitical zone to the realm of power.
He also stated that although the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost power in the 2015 general elections, its leaders had worked hard and repositioned the party to serve Nigerians better.
A statement by the Special Adviser (Media) to Deputy President of the Senate, Uche Anichukwu quoted Ekweremadu as speaking at the flag-off of the South East presidential campaign of the PDP at the Dan Anyim Stadium, Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday.
He noted that the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar held greater promises for the people of the region in particular and the nation as a whole.
“My people, it is time for us to make a statement. We lost the election about four years ago. Now we have a golden opportunity to make a statement that we are part of this country and that we will continue to contribute to the progress of this country, and nobody can exclude us.
“We have party leaders and candidates to work with so we could return our people to the realm of power and give our people a sense of belonging.
“It is also time to ensure a better leadership for the good people of Nigeria. We are going to secure the country, ensure good governance and secure the independence of the legislature and judiciary”.
“This is what awaits us when we return PDP to power”.U
