By Mike Aladenika.
The former National publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh has advocated for a power shift in favour of the South Eastern part of Nigeria in the interest of justice and fair play.
Chief Metuh in an open letter to the PDP Southern Governors, said "it is in the interest of the South for all the governors and leaders of the region to come together against a supposed plan of a northern candidate".
"While I express my profound appreciation for your contributions and sacrifices for the sustainance and progress of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
You will recall that I joined millions of Party members to oppose the zoning of our Presidential ticket. The reason is to avoid the conspiracy to annoint an ordained aspirant who has the unfettered access to limitless funds for the primaries.
"I write to you as someone who participated actively during the process to select most of you as candidates for the 2015 elections. Fortunately, you all can attest to my integrity and altruism during that process as I was totally concerned more with the peace and progress of our party than any mundane or personal interest, just as in the process right now.
According to Matuh "It is more like an open secret that the Southern governors will meet most probably this weekend to drum up support for a Southern candidate. Millions of our members will jubilate if this actually is meant to achieve a South Eastern candidacy. Unfortunately, this is so far from your planning at the moment.
"I would like to draw your attention to the reality that Nigerians actually desire a South Eastern Presidency to end the civil war syndrome and once for all, achieve a true national unity. More importantly, some of the best aspirants are actually from the Southeast.
"For competence, merit, peace, fairness and many other reasons, the Southern Governors Forum of the PDP should pick a consensus candidate from the South East.
"Nigerians desire a Southern Eastern President but then, only a National Consensus can achieve this perfect yearning. Let the Southern Governors lead this quest for the overall interest of our party and our nation, Nigeria."
The former PDP publicity Secretary said "Let me forewarn sirs, that there is a clear and present danger of achieving candidacy with contacts and stupendous display of wealth but not achieving victory at the general election. It will definitely be a PYRRHIC VICTORY to nominate a strong aspirant but a weak candidate.
"Your Excellencies, the commanders of our faithfuls, please harken to the voice of the led and let reason prevail over comradeship.
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