South East PDP presidential aspirants demand zoning to region

Presidential aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the South East have asked the party to zone the presidential ticket to the zone.

Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, Mr Peter Obi, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa and Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze met in Abuja on Saturday, where they made the request.

Speaking on behalf of the aspirants, Anyim said the zone has consistently supported other zones in times past and demanded same from the other zones.

“We have agreed to work together as a team and that we will work together to ensure that a South Easterner emerges as PDP flag bearer,” Anyim said.

“We intend to consult with other zones on this issue and it is based on fairness and equity.

“In doing so, it is important to note that we have always supported other zones and we now expect them to reciprocate.

“It is to our knowledge that more aspirants may have obtained forms under PDP and we hope they will join us later.

“When we get to the bridge, we will cross it. We will work together in the interest of the party, in the interest of the nation and in the interest of the South East.”