The Association of South East Town Unions (ASETU) Anambra State branch, has endorsed Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming general elections, citing the party’s promise to restructure the country as its reason for doing so.
In a communiqué issued after an extraordinary meeting in Awka on Wednesday, the union also condemned the call for the boycott of the polls. It noted that such a call was not in the best interest of the Igbo nation.
Jimmie Asoegwu, President General of ASETU, the secretary, Prince Nezianya Obinabo and nine others from the three senatorial zones of the state signed the communiqué.
It expressed optimism that a restructured Nigeria would benefit the entire country.
“In conformity with the stand of the national body of ASETU and that of Ohaneze Ndigbo, we are in total support of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Peter Obi following their decision to restructure Nigeria,’’ the group said.
“This is in line with what was obtainable at Independence as demanded by the generality of Ndigbo, both home and abroad,’’ it added.
“As custodians of our communities’ interests, the Anambra State branch of ASETU shall ensure the success of this project by ensuring that Anambra electorate troop out en masse wherever they reside, to vote for Atiku/Obi ticket,” it noted.
