At the Alex Ekwueme Square, venue of the event, the governor, who went down memory lane, recalling the events of those dark days in Nigeria’s history before a mammoth audience that included the Second Republic Vice-President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) National Chairman, Chief Victor Umeh, traders, civil servants as well as politicians of all colours from the South eastern states, and Igbo-speaking areas of Delta and Rivers States, said that the gallant soldiers lost their lives so that Nigeria would be united.
Gov. Obianor said,
“My brothers and sisters, we are not alone on this. History presents us with a long list of ethnicities and nations that have risen through horrific experiences to strengthen their ties of brotherhood and re-affirm their humanity through symbolic events like the one we have gathered here today to perform.”
“Umu nnem, in my inaugural address, I informed Ndigbo that the time had come for us to climb over the recriminations of the past and build new bridges of understanding across Nigeria. I argued that if our ancestors sacrificed so much to create Nigeria, we must not sacrifice any less to rebuild this country. I also re-emphasized my belief that our future as a people is better guaranteed in a united, indivisible Nigeria. Ladies and gentlemen, that is why we must all vote for Dr Goodluck Azikiwe Ebele Jonathan in the presidential election that will hold next month”.
“We must also vote for all the candidates standing election on the platform of APGA here in Anambra and other states. We must sweep every available position in Anambra State and win the gubernatorial election in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi and Zamfara states. Ladies and gentlemen, this is APGA’s year of self-actualization and we must grab it with both hands.”Source: AITonline
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