2019 presidency: Ex-gov. Ezeife speaks on Atiku’s choice of Peter Obi

A former Governor of Anambra state, Chukwuemeka Ezeife has described the choice of Peter Obi as Atiku Abubakar’s Vice President as great.

FAZENOTETV had earlier reported of Atiku opting for the former Governor as his running mate in the 2019 presidential tussle.

Ezeife also told Vanguard that Obi was not wasteful and corrupt in the management of resources while serving as Anambra State Governor.

Ezeife was one of the stakeholders who on Friday lauded the choice of Obi as running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential candidate, Atiku in the 2019 general elections.

Atiku chose the businessman cum politician after the two met behind closed doors in the Asokoro, Abuja residence of the former Vice President.

“Peter is a great choice. He brings his business intelligence into governance. He is not corrupt and as a governor, he was not wasteful. I must say that I am very happy,” he said.

Also speaking on the development, the National Vice Chairman (South) of the PDP, Eddy Olafeso told the newspaper that Obi’s success story as a businessman would help in reviving the nation’s economy upon the victory of the PDP.

“As a National Vice Chairman of the party, I hail the decision to pick Peter Obi as running mate to our Presidential candidate.

“The decision to pick him is based on his outstanding performance as governor of Anambra state.

“He is a successful businessman and we expect his experience to translates into good governance for our nation,” he said.