Buhari-Okadigbo Presidential Campaign USA Releases Plea of Igbo Unity
Washington, D. C. – March 18, 2003 – The Buhari-Okadigbo Presidential Campaign USA released today a plea to Nigerians of the Igbo tribe to support the candidacy of Drs. Muhammadu Buhari and Chuba Okadigbo of the All Nigerian People’s Party (ANPP) in the upcoming April election.
(PRWEB) March 21, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Dr. Chinua Akukwe, Chairman, Buhari-Okadigbo Presidential Campaign USA
1201 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 300
Washington, D. C. 20004
Phone: 202-661-4714
Fax: 202-661-4699
Email: info@buhariokadigbo. com
Http://www. buhariokadigbo. com (http://www. buhariokadigbo. com)
Buhari-Okadigbo Presidential Campaign USA Releases Plea of Igbo Unity
Washington, D. C. – March 18, 2003 – The Buhari-Okadigbo Presidential Campaign USA released today a plea to Nigerians of the Igbo tribe to support the candidacy of Drs. Muhammadu Buhari and Chuba Okadigbo of the All Nigerian People’s Party (ANPP) in the upcoming April election.
Rife with recent political assassinations, Nigeria faces an election in April that could well determine her future success or failure as a viable nation in the global economy. American and Nigerian supporters of the Buhari-Okadigbo Presidential ticket feel that their candidates show the most promise as honorable and progressive national leaders and, in a message directed to members of the Igbo tribe, Campaign USA stated:
“Muhammadu Buhari and Chuba Okadigbo, candidates of the All Nigerian People’s Party (ANPP), continue to receive the support of the Buhari-Okadigbo Presidential Campaign USA because we believe they best represent the true interests of all Nigerian citizens in enabling a successful transition from the status quo to a genuine and competent democratic leadership. We also urge all Nigerians to support the Buhari/Okadigbo ticket because these candidates offer the most balanced and efficient representation for moving Nigeria towards a true and complete democracy that will benefit all Nigerians regardless of their ethnic classification.
“Today, Nigeria is faced with multiple moral, social, economic, and political dilemmas that Muhammadu Buhari and Chuba Okadigbo seek to resolve. Economic studies show that Nigerian revenue from oil production has risen more than 50 percent but standards of living for the average Nigerian have fallen more than 200 percent compared to four years ago. The current Nigerian administration can only continue to offer limited direction, lack of leadership, no personal security, weak economic survival, inferior educational opportunities and inefficient basic civic necessities such as electricity, water, healthcare and roads.
“Not since Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Dr. Alex Ekwueme, the second Vice President (1979-1983), has an Igbo had the opportunity to hold such a position in the executive branch of the Nigerian government and today we are faced with many prominent Igbo sons competing for only one position, the president of Nigeria. All are honorable and experienced statesmen that have served Nigeria well, but only one team can win. Thus we are calling for the endorsement and support of Muhammadu Buhari and Chuba Okadigbo!”
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The Campaign USA statement continued: “The reason there are so many Igbo candidates is because of the Igbo's growing dissatisfaction with the Obasanjo-Atiku administration. The current administration has very little to show in Igboland despite massive electoral support during the 1999 elections. Igbos love leaders who govern with humility, love and compassion for those they serve but Nigerians have not witnessed this excellence in a candidate for many years. We believe the wisest option is for Igbo to unite their vote for the common interest of restoring authentic leadership to Nigeria and the African continent by supporting the candidacy of Muhammadu Buhari and Chuba Okadigbo.
“It is imperative for the Igbos to examine the solid records of the Buhari-Okadigbo team and compare their manifesto and policy programs with those offered by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The ANPP ticket offers political accountability, commitment to high educational standards, accelerated agricultural progress, improved health services, and repositioning of Nigeria in the global economy.
“Unite the Igbo vote behind Buhari and Okadigbo! A divided vote results in no one candidate benefiting from the collective voting power and/or the aspirations of their constituency in a multiethnic Nigeria; in simple terms, no one wins. Thusly, the Igbos may lose a unique opportunity to contribute their voice and ideas to Nigeria’s leadership and future. The Igbos cannot afford to miss the promise of effective leadership from the Buhari/Okadigbo team in the executive branch of government. Muhammadu Buhari has also stated unequivocally that he will serve only one term, effectively leaving the door wide open for a Nigerian president of The Igbo extraction in 2007. It is essential for all Igbos to vote strategically and as one voting bloc.
“The Buhari/Okadigbo ticket offers the best chance for all Nigerians to enjoy competent, genuine and stable leadership. They are the answer to Nigeria’s many dilemmas.
“On April 19th, 2003, Vote Smart! Don’t waste your vote! Vote Buhari/Okadigbo!”
Campaign USA supporters said they hoped their plea would secure the necessary votes for their candidates, Muhammadu Buhari and Chuba Okadigbo, to emerge victorious in the April election.
To schedule interviews with the Buhari/Okadigbo Presidential Campaign USA supporters or to receive additional press materials, contact cakukwe@att. net or phone 202-661-4714.
CONTACT:
Dr. Chinua Akukwe, Chairman, Buhari-Okadigbo Presidential Campaign USA
1201 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 300
Washington, D. C. 20004
Phone: 202-661-4714
Fax: 202-661-4699
Email: info@buhariokadigbo. com
Http://www. buhariokadigbo. com (http://www. buhariokadigbo. com)
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