December 28, 2021

By Steve Oko

The 2023 presidential ambition of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, gained momentum yesterday, as former Senate President and Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, BoT, Dr. Adolphus Wabara, has thrown his support behind the project.

Similarly, the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has also canvassed support for the former Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, saying he is eminently qualified and intellectually endowed to fix Nigeria.

The duo who spoke at a grand civic reception for Senator Abaribe at Obingwa in Abia State where Anyim was a special guest, called on Ndigbo and Nigerians of all race and political divide to throw their lot with the former Senate President.

This is as the PDP candidate in the just-concluded governorship election in Anambra State, Val Ozigbo, has called for the inclusion of electronic voting in the Electoral Act.

Ozigbo who spoke with Vanguard during the reception, expressed disappointment over President Muhamnadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the New Electoral Act.

He said that the hidden reason for the President’s action was the electronic transmission of election results included in the document and not the direct primaries as being cited by the Presidency.

Ozigbo who said electronic transmission of election results would drastically reduce falsification of election results, strongly advocated inclusion of electronic voting as a panacea to electoral fraud.

He argued that “if money could be electronically wired in Nigeria, why can’t we go beyond manual voting and adopt electronic voting as other democracies in the world?.

” The deployment of 34,000 police personnel to Anambra because of governoship election would not have been necessary if we adopt electronic voting”, he said.

Senator Wabara said Anyim had garnered the capacity, the requisite knowledge and national appeal to deliver as President.

According to Wabara, Anyim’s political antecedents and the prevailing peace and tremendous achievements that characterised his tenures both as the Senate President and SGF “leave no one in doubt that Nigeria needs a true and competent patriot like him to move forward”.

Senator Wabara urged Nigerians to give Anyim a chance to return Nigeria to the path of greatness.

Similarly, Senator Abaribe who extolled Anyim’s leadership qualities, his candor, political maturity and wealth of experience, described him as one of Igbo’s first eleven that has all it takes to rescue and calibrate Nigeria.

He solicited the support of all progressive Nigerians irrespective of their political leanings for Senator Anyim who he said is divinely endowed and strategically prepared to give Nigeria a new hope.

The event almost turned into a political carnival for Anyim and Abaribe as various speakers rooted for them to the admiration of the mammoth crowd.

Senator Anyim had during a remark commended the Ngwa nation for honouring Abaribe with the chieftaincy title of “Maduforo Nde Ngwa”, describing him as an irrepressible voice at the senate.

He said that Abaribe could be trusted with any higher responsibility while appluading him for standing firm for justice and equity.

Senator Anyim has since declared interest in the 2023 presidential race, saying he could be trusted for the political and multi-sectoral salvation of Nigeria.

Ebubu:
He’s welcome to contest

From all indications, an Ebonyi man might be the flag bearer of any of the major parties

Ogbonnaya Onu and Umahi in APC

Anyim in PDP


Ok

Penguin2:


I’ve seen this since.

But APC especially... if APC ever decides to zone their ticket to southeast, it can’t escape either Umahi or Onu.

And in PDP, Anyim might get the ticket over Obi because of some negative sentiments for Obi in the north.

We might be in for a shocker in 2023.

Vistra40:


What’s the possibility of an igbo man securing ticket especially in APC? It might affect them due to anti APC sentiments in the east

Aidejay:
kai!!! na big name dem mention like this.

paius ayim paius is worthy.

Penguin2:


In 1999, PDP gave its ticket to a Yoruba man that wasn’t popular in Yoruba land nor was the party.

PDP lost in Yoruba land but won everywhere else to win the presidency.

APC still has the right sentiments in the north. If it can convince Tinubu to allow an Igbo man get the APC ticket which will guarantee Tinubu and Yoruba support, then Igbo votes would be secondary.

But do not forget that no matter the negative sentiments that the Igbos have for APC, many Igbos would have a rethink when an Igbo is the party’s flag bearer. That’s a given.

CannibalTorment:
Day dreamers,

white elephant project

willd goose chasers

Penguin2:


In 1999, PDP gave its ticket to a Yoruba man that wasn’t popular in Yoruba land nor was the party.

PDP lost in Yoruba land but won everywhere else to win the presidency.

APC still has the right sentiments in the north. If it can convince Tinubu to allow an Igbo man get the APC ticket which will guarantee Tinubu and Yoruba support, then Igbo votes would be secondary.

But do not forget that no matter the negative sentiments that the Igbos have for APC, many Igbos would have a rethink when an Igbo is the party’s flag bearer. That’s a given.

danilmo:


I suggested this long time ago but u and ur clonnies called me Tinubu asslicker. Say Tinubu as the highest Fina say on who APC is Fielding, una say mbanu.. even Malam Buni has weight it and see say na Tinubu b the highest bidder and whoever he support has the slot.. una dey shout upandan, now that battle line is drawn is wen suggestion to meet him is coming up, someone that u guys have called to battle and has since accepted his fight and moved on to reinforce 2023 Political human arsenals across regions aside SE, ok o.

We dey watch. He's human though, a group of Ohaneze and co to bourdillion can silent and weaken many plans that he may have no choice than to withdraw and give a support.

Penguin2:


In 1999, PDP gave its ticket to a Yoruba man that wasn’t popular in Yoruba land nor was the party.

PDP lost in Yoruba land but won everywhere else to win the presidency.

APC still has the right sentiments in the north. If it can convince Tinubu to allow an Igbo man get the APC ticket which will guarantee Tinubu and Yoruba support, then Igbo votes would be secondary.

But do not forget that no matter the negative sentiments that the Igbos have for APC, many Igbos would have a rethink when an Igbo is the party’s flag bearer. That’s a given.

danilmo:


I suggested this long time ago but u and ur clonnies called me Tinubu asslicker. Say Tinubu as the highest Fina say on who APC is Fielding, una say mbanu.. even Malam Buni has weight it and see say na Tinubu b the highest bidder and whoever he support has the slot.. una dey shout upandan, now that battle line is drawn is wen suggestion to meet him is coming up, someone that u guys have called to battle and has since accepted his fight and moved on to reinforce 2023 Political human arsenals across regions aside SE, ok o.

We dey watch. He's human though, a group of Ohaneze and co to bourdillion can silent and weaken many plans that he may have no choice than to withdraw and give a support.

Penguin2:


It’s not even Igbos that will have to beg Tinubu to give up his ambition.

That would have to be done by APC high echelon if they want to win 2023 elections.

If they feel otherwise, let APC field Tinubu with a northern Christian as vice and let PDP field Atiku with somebody from SE/SS let’s meet at the ring.

The surest winning formula for APC in 2023 is to come SE with Yoruba support. That way, it would be guaranteed of votes from almost all the regions in the south added to its good standing in the north and whoever they would choose as vice.

Anything aside this, is death penalty for APC. If it zones its ticket to Southwest, only SW will vote APC from the south. The north won’t be sure because PDP candidate will be a northerner.

If it decides to retain ticket in the north, the Yoruba will be forced to cast a protest vote against the party for cheating Tinubu and other factors. The SS and SE won’t still vote for it. And it would be game over for them.

These are realistic projections and I would like to see your counter projections.

Penguin2:


It’s not even Igbos that will have to beg Tinubu to give up his ambition.

That would have to be done by APC high echelon if they want to win 2023 elections.

If they feel otherwise, let APC field Tinubu with a northern Christian as vice and let PDP field Atiku with somebody from SE/SS let’s meet at the ring.

The surest winning formula for APC in 2023 is to come SE with Yoruba support. That way, it would be guaranteed of votes from almost all the regions in the south added to its good standing in the north and whoever they would choose as vice.

Anything aside this, is death penalty for APC. If it zones its ticket to Southwest, only SW will vote APC from the south. The north won’t be sure because PDP candidate will be a northerner.

If it decides to retain ticket in the north, the Yoruba will be forced to cast a protest vote against the party for cheating Tinubu and other factors. The SS and SE won’t still vote for it. And it would be game over for them.

These are realistic projections and I would like to see your counter projections.

Reality3080:
are u igbos these shameless to demand apc ticket?

Like u want d ticket of d devilish almajiri ewedu stinking party?

Shame no dey catch U?
U hate APC with all your might n u have never hidden it n u are still demanding for their ticket
Y are u igbos like this now?
U even get mind talk am?
Why are u not principled now,it's annoying that u could even think of having anything to do with APC, haba shame dey catch me for u

It's like hating someone from 6am to 9pm n going back to his house around 10pm to ask for food...haba,this is d height of madness n it's highly annoying.

U people are too irrational n unprincipled haba, as in I can't just wrap my head around it,having confidence to collect ticket from someone u demonize all day.

U people are shameless, d fulanis will just b laughing at u no wonder they don't regard u.

So how do u face a fulani man that u demonize for d past 6 years n u believe he's responsible for all your problem to give u his ticket.

They will humiliate u

It will b very easy for shekau to get APC ticket than shameless,unreasonable, unprincipled hate filled people

danilmo:


You clearly don't know what's going on, U feel Tinubu is contesting? With Osinbanjo on that ballot, forget it it's done. Forget SS/SE vote in APC, they ain't banking on it, SW, North Central, Kastina, Bornu, Kano(both faction), Elrufai , zamfara, Niger are all BAT stronghold, Atiku fit loose Adamawa self.

The election can only get tough with Tinubu and Atiku let's be plain with ourselves..

What do u mean by APC upper echelon.. who and who is the echelon I only see Tinubu fashion in board, those few buhari loyalist are currently quiet and are already dieing since they know PMB will leave office hence most of them have started porting to Tinubu side abi uve not been following update since ni?

Fun fact is they can't even field SE, .

Gamdollar, Masari, others and the SWest Niggas holding APC balls. Only Kebbi state Gov are anti Tinubu and they are currently silent self Cox their future no clear again.

Fielding SE can only be Tinubu decision, not a coarce as ure thinking bro, like which cabal is that, even the cabal that hate Igbo? Like..

I think it's clear to everyone that PYO is becoming the candidate,

Talk mature Politics bro..

Penguin2:


It’s not even Igbos that will have to beg Tinubu to give up his ambition.

That would have to be done by APC high echelon if they want to win 2023 elections.

If they feel otherwise, let APC field Tinubu with a northern Christian as vice and let PDP field Atiku with somebody from SE/SS let’s meet at the ring.

The surest winning formula for APC in 2023 is to come SE with Yoruba support. That way, it would be guaranteed of votes from almost all the regions in the south added to its good standing in the north and whoever they would choose as vice.

Anything aside this, is death penalty for APC. If it zones its ticket to Southwest, only SW will vote APC from the south. The north won’t be sure because PDP candidate will be a northerner.

If it decides to retain ticket in the north, the Yoruba will be forced to cast a protest vote against the party for cheating Tinubu and other factors. The SS and SE won’t still vote for it. And it would be game over for them.

These are realistic projections and I would like to see your counter projections.

Penguin2:


I would have replied you reasonably but you asked me to talk mature politics...

If the politics I’ve been talking is not mature, then Goodluck with your Atiku losing Adamawa to Osinbajo and Northerners porting to Tinubu camp.

Chai, all these Tinubu apologists can be funny sha.

Ovamboland:


If PDP insists on Atiku, APC will simply field a younger cerebral Fulani like El-rufai or performer like Zullum with a SW vp and thats the end of PDP dreams.