nity to plan to the highest without any interference. Edo State will go to PDP.
“ For Rivers State, we know that the only party there is PDP. Other parties exist on bill boards, so allow their sign boards to stay, we know the party that is controlling Rivers State. All what we need is unity”.
‘Interest of Nigeria’
On his part, Anenih, the PDP BoT Chairman, said the leadership of the party in the South- south had endorsed Jonathan for second term, and urged the North to support the bid in the interest of the nation.
“Our brothers and sisters in the North, we have reasons to be part of the contributions of the South-south zone to Nigeria’s development. The zone has, over the years, made sacrifices, including supreme sacrifices not only to keep this country together but also for economic development,” he said.
“ Our sons and daughters such as Chief Tony Enahoro, Chief Okotie Eboh, Isaac Boro, Gen.David Ejoor, Chief Dennis Osadebey, Chief Marere etc, have served this country with great dedication. In the political history of Nigeria, the South-south has always been a close ally of the North. We have fought political battles together. We have given support to the North when it matters most. The current situation calls for corporation, in appealing to the conscience of Nigerians, in the prevailing circumstance, we must claim our right with dignity and determination in the interest of our dear nation.
“That is the message from the entire leadership of the South-south to our brothers in the North, that we need their support day and night, not only to win election also to win peace” .
On his part, National Chairman of the party, Adamu Muazu, insisted that Jonathan remained the candidate of the party, and challenged the opposition APC that “rather than talk about who qualifies to be President in our party, bring out your best and let us see how your presidential candidate will emerge”.