Izu Umunna Cultural Association of Nigeria the Pan Igbo Think Tank of Ndigbo worldwide has joins millions of Nigerians to endorsed the emergence of the Former Vice President of Nigeria Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the Presidential candidate of the peoples Democratic Party PDP
The group also endorsed Atiku selecting of the former Governor of Anambra State Mr. Peter Gregory Obi as his running mate.
President of the Izu Umunna Cultural Association Of Nigeria Dr. Patrick Ugo Ihekuna (Ozuo Omee) in a Press statement signed and issue to Journalists in Jos said come 2019, Ndigbo in the North with Izu Umunna in the forefront, will reward Atiku with total support that will impact positively on the outcome of the electoral battle.
“We celebrate a great team of the President and the Vice President come 29th May, 2019. Waziri, we say Ndewo, Imela, Jokwa, for fulfilling the aspirations of Ndigbo with your astute choice of Peter Obi.
“We appreciate the views of those who felt they were not fully consulted. We believe that there will be room for further consultations in the nearest future. These are perilous times in the history of our country Nigeria. We therefore hope that every patriot will see the need for sacrifice that will enthrone a truly redemptive team for our country.
“Let it be said that come 2019, Ndigbo in the North with Izu Umunna in the forefront, will reward the Waziri with our total support that we believe will impact positively on the outcome of the electoral battle”.
The statement however commended the PDP Presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for the choice of Mr Peter Obi and for making Ndigbo proud.
