By Uche Mbah
All is now set for the Peoples Democratic Party presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to storm Enugu, the political Capital of the South east geopolitical zone on Wednesday 14th November 2018 as part of his tour of consultations of different parts of the country. His coming will coincide with the special Lectures being organized by Mgboko Igbo, a socio-political group that has been in the forefront of Igbo culture and tradition and contemporary Igbo affairs. Atiku is billed to be a special guest during the lecture series, with the Keynote Address to be given by Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior advocate of Nigeria and an expert at Cabottage law. He has been at the forefront of Igbo cause, and a member of the south east political think-thank.
This year’s inaugural lecture will be delivered by Doctor George Uwazurike, a Harvard trained Professor who replaces the traditional older generation speakers in the annual event. According to Professor ABC Nwosu, it was decided that this year, the youths should take over the annual lectures. Celebrated older professors of Igbo extraction are usually saddled with the lectures in previous years.
Atiku, who is going to be the special guest, will use the opportunity to address issues that affect the South east geopolitical zone. it is expected that the little pockets of objections from the south east zone on his choice of Peter Obi qw his running mate will be taken care of.
Atiku, who has just returned to the country from his retreat in Dubai, is expected to arrive the coal city with his running mate, Peter Obi.
The gathering is expected to bring together the cream de la cream of South east politics and Intelligencia. Expected to grace the occasion are governors, legislators, members of the Academia and Igbo leaders of thought.
