By Ogochukwu Isioma
A young Nigerian, Comrade Omenuwoma Josiah, has openly turned down Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa’s appointment as Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization.
metrowatchxtra understands that Okowa, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice-presidential candidate, had in July this year offered Josiah the appointment valued at N860,000 basic salary per annum.
But the young man has now come out to reject the appointment, declaring support for the candidacy of Mr Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections.
According to the Isoko born University of Benin graduate in a post on his social media account, on Sunday, he chose to be “OBIdient” (a supporter of Peter Obi), as he believes “Nigeria will be better” if the ex-Anambra governor is elected President come 2023.
Josiah thanked Governor Okowa for the opportunity to serve while respectfully turning down the offer, calling on Nigerians to respect one another’s decision ahead of next year’s elections.
He said, “I choose to be OBIDIENT and I have decided to remain actively OBIDIENT because I strongly believe that Nigeria will be better if Mr Peter Obi is President by 2023.
“I sincerely wish to thank His Excellency Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to have graciously offered me the opportunity to serve and I am most grateful to my Caring Big Brother/Friend, Distinguished Leader, My great Supporter and Father to have recommend me, influenced and facilitated the appointment, “Big Bros you don too show me love wen I no fit forget” It’s unfortunate it came at this time that I have actively engaged and Committed myself to the OBIDIENT Movement.
“I am so sorry that I have to decline the appointment, I would have really love to serve, this was a very difficult decision.
“I wish to also appreciate all those that supported me, those that criticized me (constructively or destructively), those that were proud of me and those that we disappointed.
“Going forward, let’s respect each other decision and choice as we work towards a better Nigeria, let’s put the general interest of Nigerians first because the overall welfare and security of Nigerians is more important.
“God bless you all,
God bless The Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Happy Sunday, I love you all.”
