I knew it was impossible to beat Buhari - Governor Obiano

Willie Obiano, governor of Anambra state, says he supported the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari because he foresaw his victory in the election.

Obiano, who disclosed this in a statement issued by James Eze, his chief press secretary, said he knew that it was impossible to beat Buhari.

Eze said the governor, made it clear to his close friends and allies that the opposition did not stand a chance against the president.

He, however, advised against any “excessively emotive opposition” that would rub Ndigbo the wrong way for the umpteenth time.

He argued that in a federation that has developed a thick skin for fairness, equity and justice, it is wiser to be subtle than confrontational.

He said he warned Ndigbo that it must not stumble twice over the same stone but nobody understood him “but foresight is a gift that is not available to everyone”.

“And now that the chickens have come home to roost, it has become clear to Governor Obiano that foresight comes at a price,” he said.

- The Cable