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Nwosu during the handover ceremony
By PAMELA EBOH, Awka
The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the November 8 Gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Patrick Obianyo, on Friday announced his resignation from his position the ticket holder fir the party.
He made the announcement at an event held at Hyton Hotel in Awka, the Anambra State capital.to mark the party’s Governorship substitution Primary Election to Mr John Nwosu who was formerly of the Labour Party (LP).
Citing the burden of the aspiration as his reason for relinquishing the party’s ticket, Obianyo who was the former Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in the state, said: "Please, stop calling me His Excellency. That name has stopped today, not regrettably, but happily because I’m happy to have resigned and hand over the baton to a more capable hand, Mr. John Nwosu, to lead us to victory in the November 8 governorship race in the state.
"My blood pressure had increased due to the stress occasioned by the position.”
The party’s Governorship substitution Primary Election which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saw John Nwosu emerge unopposed as the new flagbearer of ADC.
In his acceptance speech, Nwosu who was elected through a voice vote after the returning officer, Chief Anayo Arinze, resorted to the option after going through extant laws. He expressed his commitment to rescuing Anambra State.
He said: “Today marks another important junction in our efforts to rescue Anambra. We will partner with ADC, her alliance, and coalition partners to form a formidable opposition that will dislodge the incumbent administration.
“My decision to join the ADC is a welcome change. My political platform, mission, and vision remain consistent.
“I am glad to be part of the larger ADC family. Much work remains to be done. Let’s go and get the job done.”
Speaking at the event, the Campaign Director of John Nwosu, Bar Ben Chuks Nwosu, a former member of the State Assembly, described his principal as an ICT guru and a billionaire in different currencies.
He however cited his humility as an attribute he has, in the likeness of former presidential candidate of LP, Mr. Peter Obi.
