AHEAD of 2019 general elections, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has cautioned Ndigbo and indeed all other Nigerians not to be swayed by the euphoria that greeted the emergence of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar as the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his running mate, Peter Obi, advising Nigerians to be wary of deceit.
Responding to reporters’ questions in Enugu on Sunday on the emergence of Alhaji Abubakar as PDP presidential candidate and Obi as his running mate, Okechukwu, an All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant for Enugu West senatorial district, reminded Nigerians that “all that glitters is not gold.”
The VON boss noted that restructuring and quick fix measures so far offered by Atiku truly glitters but are not gold, cautioning Nigerians to be careful before they jump into a “one chance bus.”
According to the APC Chieftain, it is better to re-elect Buhari who had silently commenced restructuring of Nigeria through his Road, Rail, Agricultural and Power, RRAP Projects, which will enhance economic prosperity and anchored on prudent management of public funds.
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He particularly advised Ndigbo to take Atiku’s promise to vacate office in 2023 after a tenure of four years with a ‘pinch of salt’, bearing in mind that political promises were hardly kept.
“I have tremendous respect for His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s trajectory in politics and for His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi I have similar tremendous respect; however one respectfully must advise Ndigbo and indeed Nigerians that the restructuring and some quick fix offers Atiku has so far made, truly glitters, but not gold”, he added.
Asked further on why he could not buy into the Atiku’s restructuring agenda, Okechukwu explained, “I personally would want Nigeria to be restructured like most Nigerians, except that pragmatism has to be our watchword. One, we were taught in Political Science class, indeed in elementary government class that there are two types of Constitution, one flexible and one rigid in amendment. The 1999 Constitution to the best of my knowledge is a rigid constitution. Accordingly, can Atiku amend it without the support of over 15 Houses of Assembly which are hesitant if not frowning at restructuring?
“Secondly, how do you convince Ebonyi, Enugu, Lagos, Ogun, Kaduna and host of other states indigenes to buy into regional structure? Please don’t forget that the Wawa (Enugu and Ebonyi) people rejected region in the both 1995 Abacha and 2014 Jonathan Conferences.”
Reminded that it could be done with Executive Order, which President Muhammadu Buhari had perfected, Okechukwu quipped, “there are fundamentals, which no matter how crafty or ingenious a president is he cannot order without the amendment of this rigid constitution.”
On the way forward, Okechukwu advised Nigerians to be careful not to jump into “one chance van,” for all that glitters is not gold.
He maintained that it would be better to re-elect President Buhari who has already commenced restructuring silently with his RRAP Projects, which will liberate our stagnant economy.
According to him, the fastest route to restructuring our dear country is the Buhari’s RRAP Projects, which will provide a safety net for vulnerable groups who feel that they can’t survive without oil.
“The truism is that by the time Buhari completes 8 years in office, the 5,000 kilometres of federal roads, 5,000 kilometres of standard gauge rail lines, 5,000 additional megawatts of electricity and self-sufficiency in food production must have picked at 80 per cent completion. Majority will key into restructuring when their prosperity is magnificently enhanced. Today farmers in Kebbi State will not mind restructuring, so Buhari should be allowed to extend his agricultural revolution to other states.” he stated.
On Atiku’s pledge to do only 4 years in deference to the zoning convention, Okechukwu said one cannot in all honesty say whether Atiku will stick to his pledge or not.
“For some of us who have no foresight, we rely on hindsight. Hindsight knowledge shows that such political pledges are rarely kept. Consequently, Buhari’s remaining 4 years is constitution bound and better guarantees Igbo president in 2023″ he concluded.
for what?
Keep your caution….Be Atikulated and you must be Obident too gbam!!!
Agent of darkness…
This lifeless DG very soon u will be send back to udi
Abeg forget this man,he is not worth comments
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Useless man
Animal caution
Oga Please Watch Your Babk Oh, Those Your Brothers Might Throw Bomb In To Your Compound Oh, Ohaneze President Is One Of Their Victim Oh, Am Talking Of Ipob Oya Attack Me As Usual.
Just watch it Mr DG VON immediately afternoon swearing in Atikulated Atiku in 2019 after the election, we will send you to your fathers house.
By the grace of God, you have already been defeated in your quest for Enugu west senatorial seat for colluding to keep the country stagnant.
Buhari dogs are barking from left and right… Showcasing the signs of failed govt , attacking the opposition.. you do not campaign for the incumbent by throwing banter at the opponent … You do so by showcasing his achievements and telling the masses why he should continue.
What is he talking about Peter obi even buhari can not marsh Peter obi records
i can;t blame you Mr. VON DG you need to protect your daily bread Nigerian as being observing how you have been lobby around in South south for your boss, your tenure is coming to and end and you will give account of what you have done for the youths in your community
We know your settlement is not equivalent to your imput and you’ve complaint bitterly.
This man belly dey him back
Initially, you made some good points, but finally summed it by appearing cynical.
At present, Nigerian basic problems are never Igbo Presidency, come 2023. We need quick fix to the Economy, Security and Electricity.
The present administration is fighting corruption, while millions of jobs are being lost, economy nose-diving, and human lives are no more regarded as anything precious.
Nigerians are utmost tired. Let’s change the Change!
RECAP OF BUHARI’S CAMPAIGN PROMISES IN 2015.
1. I will make fuel price N45 per liter
2. There will be free education at every level
3. I will pay Nigerian youths N5,000 monthly
4. I will increase minimum wage and pay graduates salaries for 1 year
5. There will be free food for primary schools pupils everyday
6. I will revive our refineries in my first year as president
7. I will crush Boko Haram in my first 3 months as president
8. There will be 3 million jobs every year
9. I will stop government officials from seeking medical care abroad
10. I will make N1 = $1
No reasonable Nigerian will vote for him again after failing on his promises.
vote for young people like AAC ACTION CONGRESS TAKE IT BACK don’t vote for old men again in Nigeria