By Our Reporter
The Senior Pastor of the Bible Base Miracle Assembly, Rev Dr Jerry Nwachukwu, has called on Igbo politicians and stakeholders to avoid making statements that jeopardizes the 2023 presidential bid of the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
Speaking during during a midweek service at his church located at No 19 Ezendu Street, Off Mercedes Avenue, Nkpor, Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, the cleric expressed sadness that instead of encouraging Obi, and supporting his presidential ambition, as a way of actualizing Igbo presidency, some key Igbo politicians and clergymen rather chose to sabotage the ambition.
He said: “I must say this with every sense of responsibility that Peter Obi’s decision to join Labour Party is a sacrifice he is making for the entire Southeast.
“He saw impunities in the PDP that could not permit him to actualize the ambition of having Nigerian president of Igbo extraction. That was why he took the bold step of joining the Labour Party.
“This is a collective project for the Southeast, and that of Nigerians, who love equity, justice and fair play. Since inception, Southeast has not produced president for the country Political equation of this country has not balanced.
“Therefore, any Igbo politician speaking against Peter Obi’s presidential ambition, or any Igbo clergyman speaking against this project from his pulpit, is a sabourteur. They are incurring the wrath of God and of the people.”
Rev. Nwachukwu noted that under a free, fair and credible presidential election, Peter Obi will coast home with victory; because, according to him, Obi is a tested and trusted administrator, who has all it takes to turn the fortunes of the country around. Age and history of good governance also flavour him,” Rev Nwachukwu added.
