By Jude Atupulazi
The Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Sen. Dr. Tony Nwoye, has congratulated Mr. Peter Obi over his nomination for the Sun’s Political Icon of the Year Award.
While giving plaudits to Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Elections, Senator Nwoye affirmed that Nigeria remained proud of the former Governor whose political ethos, he said, had been characterized by a strong advocacy on accountability, transparency and prudence in governance.
He said Obi’s candidacy and emergence had been nothing short of revolutionary, steering the Labour Party to significant victories across the nation, as well as his unique adeptness at galvanizing support and advocating for change around the country.
Part of the congratulatory message by Senator Nwoye read:
‘Our dear leader, His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi, I received with delight, the cheering news of your award as Political Icon of the Year, 2023, by The Sun Newspaper.
‘Certainly, this did not come to me, the good people of Anambra North and many Nigerians, as a surprise, given your antecedents and various contributions to the development of Nigeria and being a beacon of hope for many, especially in the year under review.
‘We are indeed very proud of you. Your choice as the winner of this meritorious award is a clear recognition and appreciation of your long-standing contributions, reflected in your several roles and activities which promote social-economic and political development.
‘By dint of hard work, persistence, diligent efforts and God’s sufficient grace, you have risen above many limitations to emerge as a notable figure, a true Leader and a true champion of our democracy. Your life story mirrors the resilience of a true leader whose strategic economic policies, have endeared many Nigerians far and wide.
‘On behalf of my family and good people of Anambra North Senatorial District, I congratulate you and rejoice with you, your family and the Labour Party family, on this well-deserved honour.’
