the Association of South East Town Unions, (ASETU) has said that Obi’s
personality is what Nigeria truly needs in this time of economic crisis to
witness a national rebirth.
Describing the choice of Mr. Peter Obi as good for the nation, the town
unions explained that Obi’s maturity, moderation, integrity and experience
would add value to the PDP ticket.
In a statement signed by the National President of ASETU, Chief Emeka
Diwe, the group disclosed that the entire town unions in the South East
are in agreement that Obi, given his sterling performance as governor of
Anambra state, would make Nigeria proud.
“The town union is the strongest grassroots Association in Igbo land. It
is the identity of the Igbo land. We are happy with the choice of Mr.
Peter Obi as the vice presidential candidate. We are not also in doubt,
and so we make bold to say, that in choosing Peter Obi, a new dawn of
national rebirth has commenced, and we will lend our support to it, whole
and entire.
“For an organization like ASETU to endorse Peter Obi means that we have
studied him over the years and found him a fit and proper person to occupy
the revered office of the vice president. He will certainly bring his
wealth of experience, integrity, industry, maturity and moderation to bear
on the office. People like Peter Obi are highly needed at this time of
economic crisis. We have no doubt as a man of excellence; he will bring
his midas touch to the office of the Vice President.”
“Peter Obi brings something refreshingly different to bear in governance.
He is of the stock of uncompromisingly credible Nigerians, dedicated to
refined values, and his understanding of and commitment to the economic
development of Nigeria will greatly usher in a prosperous Nigeria,” the
statement read.
The South East town unions urged some Igbo political leaders opposed to
Obi’s choice to sheath their sword in the overriding interest of the
country.