Presidential candidate, Oby Ezekwesili, has revealed why she withdrew from the 2019 Presidential elections.
In a series of tweets, Ezekwesili, revealed that she withdrawal from the race to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party in the February 16, 2019 election.
Explaining her decision, she said the action was also prompted by an examination of the country’s electoral environment sequel to the 2019 presidential debate of Saturday, January 19, 2019.
A statement released by the woman was quoted saying that her withdrawal was also influenced by the reactions of Nigerian citizens at home and abroad to the 2019 Presidential Debate held on Saturday, January 19.
“After extensive consultations with leaders from various walks of life across the country over the past few days, I have decided to step down from the presidential race and focus on helping to build a Coalition for a viable alternative to the #APCPDP in the 2019 general elections.”
The statement further said that:
“This coalition for a viable alternative has now more than ever before become an urgent mission for and on behalf of the citizenry. Over the past three months, I have been in private extended talks with other candidates to make a coalition possible that would allow Nigerians to exercise choice without feeling helplessly saddled with the #APCPDP.”
“In doing so, I have not hesitated to offer my willingness to step down my candidacy in order to facilitate the emergence of a strong and viable alternative behind which Nigerians can line up in our collective search for a new beginning. My commitment in this regard has been consistent and in consonance with my agreement, at the request of then aspirants under PACT in 2018, to supervise their internal selection process as an outside observer passionate about building this alternative force.”
Furthermore, Ezekwesili said that despite disagreements within the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria on these and other issues, I have decided that it is now necessary to show by action and example my determination on this issue by stepping down my candidacy and focusing on building the coalition once and for all.”
We have no right to allow citizens give in to despair. We will #Fight4Naija together, and prove to all that the mess that has now become the political class will not be allowed to destroy our spirits and the nation.
Weare also determined to ensure that the message keeps resonating that our beloved country deserves better, and that if we are to get the best that we deserve, we must fight for it.
Post Views: 894
