BREAKING: Oby Ezekwesili Pulls Out Of Presidential Race (REASONS)

Presidential Candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, on Thursday stepped apart from the presidential race to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within the February sixteen, 2019 election.

In a announcement issued to News Express by using the spokesperson for the Obiageli Ezekwesili Presidential Campaign Organisation, Ozioma Ubabukoh, Ezekwesili turned into quoted as saying that her selection to withdraw from the race followed great discussions with Nigerians at home and inside the Diaspora.

According to her, the motion become also prompted by using an examination of the united states of america’s electoral surroundings sequel to the 2019 presidential debate on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

“This decision observed good sized consultations with leaders from various walks of life across the country during the last few days. I deem it vital for me to recognition on assisting to construct a veritable coalition to make certain a possible alternative to the #APCPDP inside the coming near near elections,” the statement examine.

She stated, “It is my ardent belief that this large coalition for a possible alternative has now turn out to be greater than ever earlier than, an urgent challenge for and on behalf of Nigerian residents. I even have consequently selected to guide the way in demonstrating the a whole lot wished patriotic sacrifice for our country wide revival and redirection.

“I want to nation that during the last three months, I were in private, however extended talks with different applicants to birth a coalition that would allow Nigerians to workout their preference without feeling helplessly weighted down by way of the evil twins of #APCPDP.

“While the deliberations persevered, In ever hesitated for a moment in my willingness and determination to sacrifice my candidacy so one can facilitate the emergence of the envisaged sturdy and feasible alternative that Nigerians should discover with in our collective search for a brand new
beginning.

“My commitment to this promising political recalibration has been steady and in consonance with my agreement, on the request of applicants underneath the Presidential Aspirants Coming Together, PACT, association in 2018, when I consented to oversee the internal choice manner as an out of doors observer enthusiastic about building an opportunity pressure.”

Ezekwesili additionally stated, “despite resistance from the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria on these and other troubles, I even have decided that it’s miles now vital to expose by way of movement and instance my dedication in this issue by means of stepping down my candidacy to be able to focus squarely on building the coalition to a logical end.

“We have no proper to allow citizens deliver in to despair. We will #Fight4Naija collectively and prove to all that the mess, which the political elegance has now grow to be, should no longer be allowed to damage our spirits and kingdom. We are also determined to make sure that the message maintains resonating that our liked united states merits higher, and that we can get the best that we deserve.”

She added, “From ultimate year, after I joined the presidential race, I made it clean to Nigerians that the country has always had a 20-year cycle of trade – 1958, 1979, and 1999. As such, 2019 starts offevolved some other 20-yr cycle, and together with all Nigerians of excellent will, I stand equipped to play my part to make certain that we do no longer miss this golden possibility to sing a brand new song.

“There is not any extra time to waste. Let’s get to work!”

Meanwhile, Ubabukoh thanked Nigerians, which includes marketing campaign donors and volunteers, who supported Ezekwesili, announcing that “every cash donated to the marketing campaign and finances spent could be accounted for inside the coming days.”