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Foremost Presidential contender for 2027, and proud 2rd runner up in 2023 elections, simply addressed as Mr Peter Obi, CON, was the worthy guest of AKA IKENGA revived Hot Seat conversations on July 13, 2023.
Hosted at the serene ambience of Distinguished Sen. Mike Ajaegbo’s Ikoyi residence, our guest as a delicate keeper of time despite his unimaginable schedules, was there before the 3pm appointment, and we had about three solid hours of no holds barred quality engagement.
AI delegates to the meeting led by the President, Agbalanze Chike Madueke, npom, was ably supported by the eminent host, alongside Elder Delly Ajufo, Sec. Gen. Barr. Mark Anthony Nduka-eze, President Emeritus Goddy Uwazurike, Pharm Ozodinobi Nnamdi Obi, Prof. Pat Utomi, VP Anambra, Prince Tony Nwakaeze, VP Abia, Russell Duru, VP Enugu, Engr Joe Okolo, VP Abia, Chief Uche Amajor, Treasurer, Sam Anyanwu, Legal Adviser, Barr Chukwuma Ezeala, Ugwumba Chikezie Nwosu and Publicity Secretary, Collins Steve Ugwu.
We immediately settled down to critical conversations after the President welcomed our guest and set the tone of the interactive, navigating through the State of Ndigbo Nation in current political permutations, our security challenges, socio-economic circumstances, after establishing details of our support structures for a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction in the epic 2023 elections, with vital knowledge exchanges going forward.
Our guest, then took the floor and first thanked AI deeply and comprehensively for their labours of love and courage of actions, proudly executed from their best of conviction and sacrifice. He dutifully apologized for any misgiving arising from what is done or not done by him, emphasizing that the thick of kinship as Ndigbo for collective national relevance does not diminish his singular gratitude to AKA IKENGA in particular.
Key highlights of the Questions and answers session for purposes of brevity and circumspection are summarized as follows:
- That in Nigeria as our country with its natural diversities and history, Ndigbo nationality is as free and entitled as other entities to aspire to lead this country based on extant qualifications, free association, persuasion, negotiations and honest accommodation.
- That we are not lacking in those basic attributes just as others too, hence assuredly, he will be a candidate for the 2027 elections God willing.
- That he is guided by the purest motives of what is best for Nigeria under practical leadership for real development and prosperity of all in this country, without any equivocation to character, content and capacity for justice, equality, fairness and transparency.
- That our viral dysfunction as a country is squarely a leadership affliction that is actually curable by our collective resolve to remain focused in persistence, and decisive in participation without relenting.
- That his proposition for one tenure Presidency is firm, honest, potent and practical in the prevalent reality of our North/South rotation construct.
- That his discussions and participation in the new political coalition group is consistent upon collaborative necessity to rescue our only country of hope, to work for everyone and not a cartel.
- That Ndigbo should learn lessons from others as they wish others to learn from them, build elastic bridges, engineer friendships across board, nurture trust and endure sacrifices especially in politics, as they invest deeper in critical broad entrepreneurship.
- That he is well, faithful, determined and grateful to all Nigerians supporting him including those that does not.
- That Nigerians should insist that their votes count and protect their counted votes.
- That our institutions of state for electoral integrity demand every protection from captive hijack by those who believe that citizens will do nothing as usual.
- That again and truly, a better Nigeria is possible with all hands on deck.
The meeting was a healthy and hearty climax that left everyone enriched for participation, signalling a welcome epoch by AI to expand their network of engagements through distilled invitations to their Hot Seat Dialogue.
Our golden appreciations goes to our superb host, Distinguished Sen Mike Ajaegbo, Ede Obosi, for uncommon hospitality and classy warmth.
Collins Steve Ugwu
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