The Rivers State Governorship Candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) Dr. Dawari George, a former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives and the Candidate of Choice among the state’s Christian community, has thrown his weight behind Labour Party’s Peter Obi for President of Nigeria.
The announcement comes barely days after the embattled outgoing Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike withdrew his support for Obi in favour of APC’s Bola Tinubu.
Dr. George, a former Commissioner of Energy in Rivers State and Chairman of the National Youth Council, is also the President of the Men’s Union of World Baptist Alliance, the umbrella organisation for men of the Baptist Church worldwide. He rose to the enviable rank of global leadership after leading the Nigerian and African chapters of the organisation.
Speaking to the press, George noted that issues such as ethnicity, religion, and power rotation have been at the forefront of the election campaigns. However, he emphasized the importance of equity and justice for all Nigerians in determining the country’s leadership.
“Against the backdrop of these considerations, deciding who to support in Saturday’s Presidential Election, in the best interest of Nigeria and Rivers State becomes less ponderous,” George said. “Having regard to the issues above, we are irresistibly and attractively drawn to Mr Peter Obi for President. Consequently, we are endorsing his candidacy for President in the 2023 Nigerian General Election!”
Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, has a track record of improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure at reasonable costs. He has also been praised for his clarity in communicating his plans and his commitment to putting the needs of the people first.
George urged voters in Rivers State to support Obi and to join him in building a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria. “We strongly believe that Peter Obi is the right candidate to lead Nigeria to a brighter future,” he said. “We urge you to join us in supporting his candidacy, and let us work together to build a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria.”
The Bridge Campaign Organization, which is backing George for governor and all Action Alliance National and State Assembly candidates, has also officially endorsed Obi for President.
“On Saturday we will be going to the polls to elect a new President for our country. During the course of the electioneering campaigns, a lot of issues have been thrown up. The capacities of the leading candidates and the clarity of their plans for our country have also been measured – qualitatively and quantitatively. Ethnicity, religion and power rotation have topped the issue considerations. Whether we consider ourselves, logical/rational or emotional/sentimental, these issues have occupied our thinking spaces significantly. Consequently, whatever we decide is informed by what these issues portend for us.
“For us in Rivers State, the decision on the direction we should go is impacted partly by these issues and by our understanding of equity and justice for our people.
“We believe that the concept of power rotation is an equitable and justifiable means of guaranteeing the inclusion of all parts of our country in determining the leadership of our nation.
“We also believe that by virtue of the multireligious nature of the Nigerian society, political inclusion ought to accommodate members of different faiths in a relationship of mutual trust and singleness of purpose.
“Against the backdrop of these considerations, deciding who to support in Saturday’s Presidential Election, in the best interest of Nigeria and Rivers State becomes less ponderous. Having regard to the issues above, we are irresistibly and attractively drawn to Mr Peter Obi for President. Consequently, we are endorsing his candidacy for President in the 2023 Nigerian General Election!
“We do not deny that the other candidates boast experience. However, Mr Peter Obi is distinguished as an experienced leader who has demonstrated his ability to create positive change in the lives of Nigerians. As Governor of Anambra State, he made significant strides in improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure at reasonable costs. He communicates his plans with clarity, and boasts a demonstrable track record of putting the needs of the people first. Most importantly he ticks the equity and justice ticket with a balanced running mate that is both humane and urbane.
“As Rivers people we have a great opportunity to support Mr. Peter Obi. We therefore strongly urge you to go to elections and vote for Mr. Peter Obi for President.
“We strongly believe that Peter Obi is the right candidate to lead Nigeria to a brighter future. We urge you to join us in supporting his candidacy, and let us work together to build a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria.
“The Bridge Campaign Organization therefore supports Peter Obi for President, Dr. Dawari George for Governor, and all AA National and State Assembly candidates,” Dr. George stated.
