Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih has appealed to the North to support the re-election bid of President Jonathan, as well as to support moves for the restoration of peace in the country.
He spoke during the South South Unity rally which held in Benin yesterday.
“Our brothers and sisters in the North, we have reasons to be part of the contributions of the South-south zone to Nigeria’s development. The zone has, over the years, made sacrifices, including supreme sacrifices not only to keep this country together but also for economic development,” he said.
“ Our sons and daughters such as Chief Tony Enahoro, Chief Okotie Eboh, Isaac Boro, Gen.David Ejoor, Chief Dennis Osadebey, Chief Marere etc, have served this country with great dedication. In the political history of Nigeria, the South-south has always been a close ally of the North. We have fought political battles together. We have given support to the North when it matters most. The current situation calls for corporation, in appealing to the conscience of Nigerians, in the prevailing circumstance, we must claim our right with dignity and determination in the interest of our dear nation.
“That is the message from the entire leadership of the South-south to our brothers in the North, that we need their support day and night, not only to win election also to win peace” .
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