Obi makes his intention to run for the presidency know some weeks ago, and his campaign wing has been augmenting since then.

The statement by the state chapter of the PDP read in part, “This decision of the party became expedient following a motion moved by Chief Ken Emeakayi and supported by Chief Okey Muo Aroh.

“The decision to go ahead with the congresses as scheduled was occasioned by a rare show of leadership ability displayed by the former governor of Anambra State and leader of the party in the state, Mr Peter Obi, who created room for members to vote for or against the scheduled date.”