The Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Anambra, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as Ebube Muonso, has urged Ndigbo to support the presidential ambition of Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election.
Obimma made the call on Monday while speaking with journalists shortly after distributing bags of rice to more than 300 elderly persons in Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi LGA of Anambra.
The cleric said he was convinced that Obi possessed the qualities required to provide effective leadership for Nigeria, describing him as a source of hope for the Igbo people and a leader capable of moving the country forward.
According to him, Ndigbo do not need further persuasion to rally behind Obi because of the widespread acceptance he enjoys both within and outside the country.
“As the election approaches, Igbos do not need to be told to support Peter Obi. He is the hope of every average Igbo man.
“I do not think Ndigbo will, in years to come, get a man who has attracted such broad national and international acceptance as Peter Obi,” he said.
Obimma urged governors in the South-East to support the vision of producing a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction.
According to him, the region had long sought justice, equity and inclusion in the nation’s affairs.
He also paid tribute to the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu and other figures who championed the Igbo cause.
“Their sacrifices were aimed at addressing perceived injustice, insecurity and marginalisation,” he said.
The cleric, however, lamented what he described as persistent divisions among Igbo people.
The Need for Ndigbo to Support One Another
Obimma attributed some of the challenges facing the region to internal disunity and lack of collective support.
He called on Ndigbo to embrace love and unity, which he said helped sustain the people after the Nigerian civil war.
“The seed of Christianity is love, and that virtue is what we need today, especially among the Igbo people.
“The earlier we learn to support one another and work together for our common interest, the better for us,” he said.
Obimma expressed optimism about Obi’s chances and potential performance in office.
He said he believed the former Anambra governor could provide the leadership needed to reposition Nigeria.
“My spirit tells me Peter Obi will do well and that he is the vessel needed to move the Federal Republic of Nigeria forward,” he said.
