Monarch Advises Jonathan On PDP Guber Candidates

The Obi
of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe has enjoined President Goodluck Jonathan to prevail on the “two PDP governship candidates’’ from Anambra North to resolve their differences and ensure peaceful conduct of the polls.
Igwe Achebe said this Wednesday ,at his palace when the President paid homage before proceeding to the PDP governorship campaign said the interest of the state and the country should be placed above personal and political interests. Earlier, President Goodluck Jonathan urged politicians to observe decorum and civility as the  state holds its gubernatorial election on Saturday,
The president noted that Anambra occupied a strategic place in the history and future of Nigeria, noting that “when Anambra succeeds then Nigeria has succeede.Most of the entrepreneurs in the country come from Anambra State. Anambra is one of the smallest states in the country but one of the wealthiest in terms of human capacity.”
He said that 50 per cent of the jets in the country were owned by entrepreneurs from Anambra. “Also, some of the best egg heads and academicians come from Anambra. It is a state that is important to Nigeria,” he said.
The president called on the electorate to be vigilant in choosing the right leader for the state and to insist on peaceful conduct during the process.
The president departed Onitsha after the rally for the country home of billionaire philanthropist, Chief Arthur Eze in Ukpor. He also paid a courtesy call on the Obi of Ukpor, Igwe Robert Eze, who is also the older brother of Arthur andassured the Igwe and the chiefs-in-council that his administration was out to better the lot of the masses.
Igwe Eze said the traditional rulers in Anambra had resolved to support Jonathan if he made up his mind to contest the presidential election in 2015.

Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State (middle), addressing newsmen on why the State recalled sacked Non-Indigenes in Umuahia last Thursday . With him are: Chief Of Staff, Mr Comas Ndukwe (left) and Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Eze Chikamnayo.
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