The 16-year rule of PDP did not give the South-East any progress – Gov Umahi
The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi said the 16-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party did not give the south-est any progress.
The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi said the 16-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party did not give the south-east any progress.
The state Commissioner of Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Orji Uchenna, disclosed this while speaking on behalf of the governor
The Barrister noted how the zone has benefitted immensely in terms of economic and infrastructural development in the present administration.
In his words: “We must agree that there is strength in unity. Every person in the southeast wants fair-play, wants freedom, wants love and peace, wants harmony and equity. If these are given to every section of this country, there will be more peace, more love, and more cooperation.
“Passing through the civil war has made the Igbo more aggressive. But in the midst of these perceptions, we have Igbos that have generosity of heart.
“They are very hospitable. In fact, the Igbos regard visitors more than any other tribe. While we concede that no tribe is perfect in their perception and conception of things, I want to say that there is nothing wrong with Igbos having different perception of things, but we must know that at the end of every disagreement, there must be an agreement. This is acceptable in a democratic setting.
“The South East has an abiding faith in Nigeria as a nation. The labors of our heroes’ past shall never be in vain. One of our most respected founding fathers, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was in the frontline of championing the cause of one Nigeria, the cause of an independent Nigeria and we cannot for any reason renege from that vision.
“People express opinions based on a lot of factors. There have been issues of marginalization and under-development. You’d recall that the 16-year rule of PDP did not give the S-East any progress. So, these accumulated issues made people to share different opinions but the majority opinion goes.
“Our leaders believe in one Nigeria where there is peace and I think it is high time Nigerian government considers the issue of conceding the presidency to the S-East no matter the political party.
“ It is important to give everybody a sense of belonging, no matter the party. We should fight for the corporate existence of Nigeria.”
