Former Senate President, Anyim Anyim has warned the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged his party, to tread with caution and respect zoning as enshrined in the party’s constitution if the party wants to win the 2023 elections.
Anyim, who stated that 2023 would be a defining moment in the history of the country insisted that only equity, fairness, and justice would guarantee victory for the party.
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation stated this when he visited the party’s stakeholders in Jos Plateau state, where he notified the Plateau State chapter of the PDP of his intention to contest the Presidential seat in the 2023 election
He emphasized that though, from the South East region of the country, he is contesting as a Nigerian who is acceptable to all regions of the country as leadership in the 21st century requires one with the needed capacity to deliver on the job.
“I am privileged to present to you my expression of interest form, I want you to know that having a credible educational qualification is very important because this is the 21st century where as a leader, you must have a level of training such that he will understand and have a complete mastery of the challenges of this time.
“2023 is a defining moment in the history of this country, the nation has to grow, we have had a checkered history of going forward and backward, we all must rise and save this country. Power rotation is captured in the party constitution, there is no zone that you will not get capable hands to lead, no section can do it alone.
“If PDP wants to win, we should respect zoning because the only formula is fairness, justice, and equity. If we don’t rotate, we will lose the election. I am seeking to guarantee the peace and progress of the country. If I become President, I won’t tolerate crisis in Plateau, I will turn Jos to be a home for all.”
Responding, the State Chairman of the Party, Chris Hassan said Senator Anyim has “the capacity to be President,” assured of the State’s support, adding, “When you get there, don’t forget Plateau State.”
