How My Opponents Blackmailed, Pitched Me Against Peter Obi – Ekwunife

2023: Ekwunife Denies Endorsing Peter Obi, Says He Lacks What It Takes To Win

by Victor Ndubuisi
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Uche Ekwunife, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senate candidate for Anambra Central senatorial district, has denied endorsing Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi.

Some news outlets, but not this website, stated a few days ago that the senator had endorsed the former Anambra State governor ahead of the February election.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Ekwunife acknowledged Peter Obi as her elder brother and leader, but their political aspirations diverge.

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She reaffirmed her support to the PDP, emphasizing that she would not work against any candidate’s party for whatever reason.

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Uche Ekwunife refuted endorsing the LP flagbearer, claiming that he lacks the ability to generate the necessary spread across the country to win the presidential race.

The statement reads: “My purported endorsement of Peter Obi’, read, “It has come to my notice that an online blog has been circulating articles claiming that I have endorsed the presidential candidate of the LP, Mr Peter Obi, in the forthcoming February poll.

“It further attributed statements that may translate as adopting Obi as my candidate for the election.

“I also, wish to state that Peter Obi is my leader and an elder brother from Anambra Central whom I respect and hold in high esteem.

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“But our political aspiration has become divergent, hence, the need for me to focus on delivering our presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and the vice presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, who are of the PDP.

“May I restate that I’m of the PDP and we have candidates in all the elective positions across Nigeria and I cannot at this point, work against my party or any of her candidates for whatever reasons?

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“Peter Obi is no doubt, a force to reckon with in the election, but will not be able to garner the required spread that will secure a win, unlike Atiku who has everything it takes to win the election with a high margin.”

 

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