ENUGU: APGA gov candidate commends Obidients for support

THE All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Enugu State, Frank Nweke (Jnr), has stated that election to public offices should be based on character, competence, and capacity rather than political parties.

Nweke, who appeared yesterday on Channels Television’s Politics Today, commended Obidients, or supporters of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, for backing his governorship bid regardless of political affiliation.

The former Intergovernmental Affairs, Special Duties, and Youth Development Minister urged Nigerians to focus on the individual capacity of candidates running for elective office.

He said, “The Obidient movement, we must look at it in the context of philosophy. I think the Obidient movement is focused on capacity, competence, character, commitment and passion. I am deeply honoured to have their support.

“I really believe that in the context of where we are today as a country, when you look at the critical issues that confront us, whether at the national level, at the state level, I think it is about time we became focused on individuals who come to the party prepared through their careers, who have the education, the exposure, the capacity and the character.”

Nweke said he is the “most prepared and well-positioned” candidate in the March 18 governorship race in Enugu. “And then the support of the Obidients is most welcome and I am grateful,” he added.

Asked if he wished if he were in Labour Party, “I believe I am where I am supposed to be.

“Thankfully, the entire thing is anchored on individuals who have the capacity, the competence and the character and not about the parties.

“How well have these parties served us? Look at our country today, look at how divided we have become. Look at insecurity, the state of our economy. It’s just terrible.”

In the race to succeed incumbent governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Nweke will face Edeoga Chijioke of the Labour Party, Mbah Ndubuisi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Uche Nnaji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).