Obaseki receives Peter Obi, says PDP must embrace equity, fairness

Obi underscores the need for sacrifices for a better Nigeria

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, received the presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, and called on the party to embrace justice, fairness, and equity in the selection of the candidate that will fly the party’s flag in 2023 presidential election.

Obi also visited the Edo PDP Secretariat where he met with leaders and members of the party in Edo State.

Receiving the presidential aspirant in Government House, Obaseki said Edo, as the heartbeat of the country, would not be part of any arrangement that is not inclusive and equitable as required in achieving a united and progressive Nigeria.

He said: “We are very grateful and pleased that his Excellency, Peter Obi, has found it fit to come and talk and consult us on his aspiration to be the president of Nigeria. As you know, Edo is the heartbeat of Nigeria. It’s strategically positioned, both physically and politically.

“For us in Edo, it’s about Nigeria first. Whatever we are doing politically must be one that will strengthen and preserve our country. Our view is that this country cannot be preserved and sustained if there is no fairness and equity.

“We need that unity; we need to realise that, as a country, we all must feel that we are part of this country and have access and opportunities like every one of us in this country. As we approach the 2023 elections, we must realise that for us to preserve our country, all parts of this country must feel included in the politics.”

In his address, Obi said Nigerians must make sacrifices to overcome the country’s current challenges so as to build a better and progressive country for citizens and future generations.

“As you know, I am one of those in my party aspiring to serve this country. My aspiration is borne out of the fact that our country is going through a lot of challenges.  We will need to make sacrifices in building a better nation for our children.

“We need somebody who is conversant with the realities because of the enormity of the problems besieging this country today. If the issues are not aggressively tackled from 2023, this country would not be there for all of us.”