Jonathan Elendu, a veteran journalist and public relations strategist has been named as the director general of the presidential campaign of Chekwas Okorie.
Chekwas Okorie is the flagbearer of the All Grand Progressives Alliance (APGA) in the coming elections.
In his acceptance speech at a ceremony to unveil him in Abuja on Tuesday, Elendu, said the emergency of Okorie as the party’s candidate after a long battle was a victory for democracy.
“With every sense of responsibility and humility, I accept my appointment as the Director General of the Chekwas Okorie presidential campaign organisation,” he said.
“Mr Chairman, let me publicly congratulate you for a long-drawn battle that has practically come to an end and in victory for you and the party.
“But this is not just a victory for you and our party, it is a victory for democracy and justice. Yes, in Nigeria, the wheel of justice grinds so slowly.
“Our nascent democracy has been fraught with injustices and serious sabotage by people who ought to be staunch defenders of our collective heritage. Thank God for fearless and tireless fighters like you and Oje Ozi, we are here.
“Oje Ozi Ndigbo, from everything you have passed through in life, one can safely say that you were made for such a time as this.
“Our country requires rescue from the clutches of effects of an unworkable coupling that has made the development of our country and people almost a mirage.
“From the remote deserts of Sokoto to the savannahs of Borno and Adamawa, the forests of Oyo, the rivers of the niger delta and the lands of Alaigbo, there are incredible resources that make the ravaging poverty in our country an abomination.
“Indeed Nigeria is at the threshold of history. Shall we continue to operate a federal democracy that has stunted the growth of our country? A system that professes security of lives and property as the main function of government, and yet knowing that in principle it is unworkable.
“Your excellency, Dr Chekwas Okorie, I have heard you say that Nigeria is structured to fail and therefore must be restructured.
“In the days and weeks ahead, we shall traverse the length and breadth of Nigeria to sell your message of hope, your vision of a new Nigeria, your formula for a renewed Nigeria where security of lives and property are not just mere words that have no resemblance to the reality of our lives.
“I know that with your very accomplished running mate by your side Nigerians will invest in your vision by casting their votes for the Chekwas and Hadezia ticket.”
Congratulations Mr Elendu for your well deserved appointment. Your immense contribution to Nigeria democracy is inspiring to many that have followed your contributions closely! Truly your appointment has brought a breath of fresh air to the political developments in our nation .